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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the King's mistress formerly do for a living?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) A writer.
(c) An athlete.
(d) A chef.

2. What was Madame de Noailles position at the court?
(a) Antoinette's cleaner.
(b) Antoinette's governess.
(c) The Lady in Waiting.
(d) The King's official mistress.

3. Why were French courtiers so vulnerable to fraudsters?
(a) They were always looking to marry
(b) They were always hanging around court.
(c) They were always looking to go behind the king's back.
(d) They were always looking for ways to increase their power.

4. Why isn't Emperor Francis the perfect husband Maria Theresa claims he is?
(a) She is always sleeping.
(b) He runs after young girls.
(c) He beats his servants.
(d) He never talks to his children.

5. Why did Antoinette need a dentist?
(a) To file back her teeth.
(b) To show her how to protect her teeth.
(c) To mold false teeth.
(d) To remove a bad tooth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of King Louis XV's mistress?

2. How is Artois related to King Louis XVI?

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

4. What was Emperor Francis doing when he heard news that his wife had gone into labor?

5. Who did Antoinette like making fun of in private?

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