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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. Which member of the court became bankrupt?
(a) Dauphine Gordola.
(b) Prince de Guemenee.
(c) Lady Heritage.
(d) Duke Edmond.

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

3. What stopped the transport of grain into Paris?
(a) The freezing over of the river Seine.
(b) The Paris riots.
(c) The tropical rains.
(d) The tropical winds.

4. Why were court officials usually in debt?
(a) They had to pay huge taxes.
(b) They had to maintain their lavish lifestyles.
(c) The King charged them for working for him,
(d) They did not know the meaning of money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Marie Antoinette like to wear her hair?

2. What did people take as a sign that Antoinette was not ready to be queen?

3. Why did Antoinette think Jacques should be reinstated as finance minister?

4. What was the title given to the heir of the French throne?

5. What is Necker's position in the court?

(see the answer key)

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