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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24 and 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What of the following words does Erickson use to describe the young Louis?
(a) Brave.
(b) Coarse.
(c) Self-conscious.
(d) Supple.

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

3. Who were the new local governments modeling themselves after?
(a) The Paris government.
(b) The Prussian government.
(c) The London government.
(d) The Austrian government.

4. Why does Joseph decide he will marry Josepha?
(a) She is funny.
(b) She has fine breasts.
(c) She is intelligent.
(d) She is a good socializer.

5. Why did Maurepas manufacture a rift with Austria?
(a) So France would not have to come to Austria's aid.
(b) To start a war with Austria.
(c) To encourage Austria to pay back the money they owed.
(d) To stop Austria borrowing money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plots are uncovered in this section?

2. Why were French courtiers so vulnerable to fraudsters?

3. What does the King celebrate in this section?

4. What is the name of Maria Theresa's favorite son?

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

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