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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. How was Louis executed?

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

3. During Antoinette's only escape from exile, how long did she manage to sneak away before being recaptured?

4. Who brought hard evidence against Antoinette during her court trial?

5. Where did the young dauphin die?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How did the public react to Antoinette's execution?

6. Why didn't Marie Antoinette ever escape life in exile when she was given the opportunity?

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

8. When was Antoinette's second son born, and what was the reaction to his birth?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

One of the first changes made during the French Revolution was to overthrow the monarchy. First, describe why the French people were so disgusted with their king, Louis XVI. Do you think Louis XVI was a scapegoat for the frustration of the French people, or did his actions as king warrant his overthrowing? Then, describe how the French people managed to overthrow their king, and what effect this bold move had on the country's politics. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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