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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Antoinette think Jacques should be reinstated as finance minister?
(a) He would gain the support of the parliament and international financiers.
(b) He would give the King and Queen time to escape the country.
(c) He would stop the public from rioting.
(d) He would force the reforms wanted by the King.

2. What is the title of Artois's wife?
(a) Princess.
(b) Comtesse.
(c) Duchess.
(d) Lady.

3. What was the title given to the heir of the French throne?
(a) Dauphin.
(b) Delfin.
(c) Prince in waiting.
(d) First Baron.

4. Who did Antoinette like making fun of in private?
(a) Her governess.
(b) The courtiers over thirty.
(c) The manual laborers.
(d) King XVI.

5. Why was Necker forced out of the court?
(a) He stole money from court funds.
(b) He tried to curb court spending.
(c) He bad mouthed the King.
(d) He had an afffair with Antoinette.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Erickson say Antoinette was probably worried about during the assembly?

2. Which famous philosopher does Erickson quote in chapter eleven?

3. Where did the villagers dump their garbage?

4. Which famous person dies in this section?

5. Who did the French public start saying that Antoinette was having an affair with?

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