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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 did Antoinette's dress change in the year 1785?

2. According to the text, who spent the majority of the money in France, leading to the desperate economy?

3. How old was the young dauphin when he died?

4. What was immediately noticed about Sophie at the time of her birth?

5. Whose daughter would later become the next queen of France?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the young dauphin die?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The news of Marie Antoinette's death had a huge impact on Marie Antoinette's remaining family members. First, explain what Antoinette's final words to her children had been before her death. How did the children cope with the news of their mother's execution? Then, choose at least one member of Antoinette's extended family and explain how the new of her death affected them. How did Antoinette's death change the way her living family members lived out the rest of their lives? 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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