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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 many of Louis' aunts made the escape from exile?

2. What caused Antoinette's extreme depression during the upheaval of France?

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

4. How did Sophie die?

5. Which of the following adjectives was NOT used to describe Antoinette's behavior during her execution?

Short Essay Questions

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

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. What crime was Antoinette convicted of during her trial?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Long after Antoinette left her home country of France, she still kept in close contact with her family members and often reached out to them for advice. First, describe the relationship Antoinette had with her family once she moved to France. In what ways did Antoinette continue to keep in contact with her family even though they were hundreds of miles away? Then, choose one example of a time when Antoinette's family influenced Antoinette's rule and thus helped to shape or influence political rule in France. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

All throughout her rule, Antoinette was plagued with rumors of infidelity, and even rumors that some of her children were not fathered by the king himself, but by her various lovers. First, choose at least two of the relationships in Antoinette's life that were rumored to be sexual, or adulterous. Then, explain whether or not you believe these rumors to be true. Then, describe Louis' reaction to these rumors, particularly in regards to the way he treated the children in question. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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