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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. What was the name of the palace where Antoinette and Louis were held during their exile?

3. How old was Marie Therese when she died?

4. How many of Louis' aunts made the escape from exile?

5. Who did the young dauphin cry out for at night while in prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Antoinette's brother, Leopold, react to the news that Antoinette and her family were imprisoned?

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

3. What was Antoinette's final request to her children in the days before her execution?

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

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

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

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

8. How did the young dauphin die?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Through the first eight years of Antoinette's marriage, the entire country of France eagerly awaited the birth of the heir to the throne. Finally, the much awaited dauphin was finally born. First, describe Antoinette's journey as a queen leading up to the birth of her first son, the dauphin. Then, describe the dauphin as a child. What illness plagued him through his childhood? Based on his representation in the book, do you think the dauphin would have made a good king, had he lived long enough to take the throne? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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