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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 30 and 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the King of Prussia?
(a) Jonas.
(b) Peter.
(c) Jan.
(d) Frederick.

2. What is Turgot's position in the court?
(a) Gun reloader.
(b) Chief advisor.
(c) Chief jester.
(d) Finance minister.

3. Why is Joseph so critical of the French court?
(a) It is too cheap.
(b) It is anti-religious.
(c) It has no soul.
(d) It is too extravagent.

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

5. Why were the assembly so disappointed in Necker?
(a) He spoke for only a few minutes.
(b) He had no specific reforms.
(c) He attacked the assembly.
(d) His reforms benefited only the King.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the man who emerged as the leader of the most popular faction of the National Assembly?

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

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

5. What does Marie and her husband dress their boys in?

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