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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of stories does Maria not want the servants to tell her children?
(a) Horror stories.
(b) Fantasy stories.
(c) Love stories.
(d) Bible stories.

2. What is Joseph's official title?
(a) Holy Roman Emperor.
(b) The Pope.
(c) Count.
(d) King of Austria.

3. What did the courtiers and the public often use the halls for?
(a) Ball games.
(b) A drinking area.
(c) Sword fights.
(d) A bathroom.

4. What did his courtiers think was hurrying King Louis XV to his grave?
(a) His lavish lifestyle.
(b) His smoking.
(c) His anger.
(d) His high blood pressure.

5. Who did the Austrian envoy to France have to report to?
(a) Marie Theresa.
(b) Antoinette.
(c) Louis XV.
(d) Louis XVI.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the servants clean Marie Antoinette's rooms?

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

3. Why does Joseph decide he will marry Josepha?

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

5. What was Antoinette official title during her early years at court?

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