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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following objects did Marie Teresa compare her children?

2. Which of the following countries was Maria Teresa queen of through bloodlines?

3. How did Louis XVI react when he heard that his first born child was a girl?

4. Which of Antoinette's brothers regularly came to visit Antoinette in France?

5. Which of Marie Antoinette's brothers married Isabella of Parma?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why wasn't Marie Antoinette permitted to bring any of her belongings into France with her?

2. How did Teresa show her motherly concern for Antoinette before shipping her off to strangers in France?

3. What was Marie Antoinette's first impression of the king's consort?

4. What was the French court's first impression of the new royal couple, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?

5. What was Maria Teresa's royal title at the time of Marie Antoinette's birth?

6. What happened when Marie Antoinette's sister-in-law gives birth to a son?

7. How did Teresa react when she heard that after a year, Marie Antoinette's marriage still had not been consummated?

8. What was the reaction from the children when Marie Antoinette took the French throne?

9. What problems arose when Marie Antoinette began choosing friends for herself within the court?

10. Why did Teresa worry about Antoinette's possible success as an heiress in France?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Upon relocating to France, Marie Antoinette struggled to consummate her marriage to Louis XVI. First, describe the reasons why Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI were hesitant to consummate their marriage. What was the reaction from the court to the news that the marriage had not yet been consummated? What rumors swirled about the couple and their romantic life together? Then, describe how Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI eventually overcame their hesitation, and what legacy they left for their continued family after their deaths. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen their arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, there are many instances of shocking death, often brought about by illness, that deeply affected Antoinette's life. Choose two examples of shocking deaths in the book and explain how these deaths came about. Then, describe how these deaths impacted Antoinette, both in her personal and political life. Then, explain whether or not you think these deaths could have been avoided, and how. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

During Antoinette's time in exile, there were many plans created by her friends and family to help her escape. First, describe the reaction from Antoinette's friends and family to the news of her imprisonment and exile in the towers. Then, describe the one escape plan that actually came into fruition. Why did this plan inevitably fail? Then, explain why Antoinette refused to attempt escape in the years after the first failed attempt. What did Antoinette think she could accomplish by staying in exile? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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