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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. What kind of person is usually appointed as the palace page?
(a) A nobleman's son.
(b) A foreign member of royalty.
(c) A writer's son.
(d) A tradesman's son.

2. In which country did Antoinette marry Louis?
(a) Poland.
(b) Austria.
(c) Hungary.
(d) France.

3. What did Marie Antoinette spend her mornings doing?
(a) Writing letters.
(b) Greeting courtiers and ministers.
(c) Giving speeches to schools.
(d) Attending meetings.

4. What impresses Axel about Antoinette?
(a) Her fashion sense.
(b) Her lack of pretense.
(c) Her sense of humor.
(d) Her intelligence.

5. What would someone hold for the queen as she walked to mass?
(a) Her gloves.
(b) Her shoes.
(c) Her bible.
(d) Her handbag.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the assembly so disappointed in Necker?

2. Why did Antoinette struggle to learn the French language perfectly?

3. Why was Necker forced out of the court?

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

5. What of the following words does Erickson use to describe the young Louis?

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