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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. In Antoinette's mind, whose life was most in danger during their time in exile?

2. Immediately upon being taken into exile, what did Antoinette realize was the fate of her family?

3. What disease did the young dauphin likely suffer from?

4. Which country's king did Fersen work closely with in at attempt to create a new escape plan for Antoinette?

5. What was Antoinette's reaction to the head brought to her room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Antoinette find it immediately necessary to produce a second heir to the throne?

2. What was life like for Antoinette in the first few months of her imprisonment?

3. Why was Marie Antoinette's trial and execution considered to be a historic event?

4. According to Antoinette, which of her family members was in the most danger at the time of their imprisonment?

5. What happened to Marie Therese after her mother's death?

6. How did the young dauphin die?

7. What was the reaction from the public when they heard that Louis XVI had returned to the throne?

8. What controversial decision did the Pope make after Louis XVI's death, and how was it received by the public?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Growing up, Marie Antoinette had fifteen siblings. First, describe the dynamic of a family that has so many children. How did Maria Teresa and Stephen manage to keep order in the house? What were the benefits for Marie Antoinette in having so many siblings? What were the downsides? How did Marie Antoinette's relationship with her various siblings help shape her as a future political leader? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Before Marie Antoinette left her family to move to France, her mother created a long list of rules for her to abide by while living in France. First, list at least five of the rules Maria Teresa expected Marie Antoinette to live by and describe Marie Antoinette's reaction to these rules. Then, describe how Teresa's list of rules affected Marie Antoinette when she arrived in France. Did she actually abide by the rules or did she dismiss them? To what effect? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Upon arriving to France, Marie Antoinette was stripped of anything Austrian and forced to adopt the fashion and customs of the French. First, describe the transition Marie Antoinette was forced to undergo in the attempt to ingratiate her into the Parisian courts. Then, describe Marie Antoinette's reaction to this transition - did it make her love or loathe France? Finally, describe the way the French court reacted when they first met Marie Antoinette. What was their reaction to the Austrian girl who would later become their queen? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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