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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. Aside from execution, what was the other possible sentence for Antoinette's crimes?

2. Which of the following men was stripped of his title in the court case following the purchase of Antoinette's jewelry?

3. Which of the following royal family members was completely omitted from the new constitution when it was written during their exile?

4. What elaborate and expensive piece of jewelry did Antoinette get in trouble for not purchasing?

5. What formal crime was Antoinette on trial for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why didn't Antoinette want to purchase the elaborate diamond necklace brought to her by the jewelry hawker?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How did the angry mobs take out their anger on the noblemen across the country?

10. How did the world react to the birth of the new dauphin, Louis Joseph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is noted in the text that the French who decide that Antoinette was to be executed held her in disregard at least partly because of their attitudes toward women in general. First, describe how women were generally treated during this time in French history. Then, compare / contrast the role of women during the French revolution with their treatment by society. Finally, explain whether or not you believe Antoinette's trial and execution would have been different had she been a man. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Almost immediately after Antoinette rose to the French throne, the French economy took a huge hit leaving thousands of peasants destitute. First, describe how the French economy plummeted during Antoinette's rule and how that economic downturn affected Antoinette's popularity in France. Then, describe how Antoinette and Louis handled the regular uprisings from the French people that demanded change in power and economy. In your opinion, do you think Louis and Antoinette handled this problem well? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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