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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. Which of the following people was NOT present in Antoinette's only escape attempt?

2. Who did Antoinette encourage the young dauphin to remember when they were on vacation for the first time since their captivity?

3. During what month of the year was Antoinette executed?

4. How many years after Antoinette's execution did Fersen die?

5. How old was the young dauphin when he was taken into prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Antoinette change in the year of her thirtieth birthday?

2. What political conflict continued between the two major political parties after Louis XVI's execution?

3. What was the reaction from the people when Louis XVI was executed?

4. What evidence was brought against Antoinette during her trial?

5. Where did the royal family go on their first vacation outside of their imprisonment?

6. How did Louis Charles adjust to life in exile?

7. What crime was Antoinette convicted of during her trial?

8. How did Antoinette find herself in a position where she had to make important decisions about the French government during the political upheaval?

9. Why was a cardinal arrested soon after the birth of Antoinette's second son?

10. How was Antoinette recaptured during her one escape attempt from imprisonment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

During the French revolution, Marie Antoinette and her family were held in exile in the towers. First, describe what life was like for the royal family in exile. How did life in exile affect the adults? How did it affect the children? Based on the information in the text, which member of royal family had the toughest time dealing with life in exile? How can you tell? How did life in exile alter this person's outlook on life? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

All throughout her rule, Antoinette was plagued with rumors of infidelity, and even rumors that some of her children were not fathered by the king himself, but by her various lovers. First, choose at least two of the relationships in Antoinette's life that were rumored to be sexual, or adulterous. Then, explain whether or not you believe these rumors to be true. Then, describe Louis' reaction to these rumors, particularly in regards to the way he treated the children in question. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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