To the Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Carolly Erickson
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To the Scaffold: The Life of Marie Antoinette Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Carolly Erickson
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Marie Theresa's favorite daughter?
(a) Christina.
(b) Maria.
(c) Paulina.
(d) Janus.

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

3. What country was Marie's dentist from?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Poland.

4. What kind of people did Antoinette's sisters marry?
(a) Unattractive nobleman.
(b) Beautiful commoners.
(c) Fun loving soldiers.
(d) Paupers.

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

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

7. What was Hume's opinion of Versailles?
(a) It was stunning.
(b) It was a fairy tale.
(c) It was over-extravagant.
(d) It was filthy.

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

9. What does Antoinette drink everyday at the advice of her mother?
(a) Beer.
(b) Orange juise.
(c) Apple juice.
(d) Milk.

10. How did Marie Antoinette like to wear her hair?
(a) High on her head.
(b) In a ponytail.
(c) Short.
(d) In a bun.

11. Why was Necker forced out of the court?
(a) He stole money from court funds.
(b) He had an afffair with Antoinette.
(c) He bad mouthed the King.
(d) He tried to curb court spending.

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

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

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

15. Who mostly sent Antoinette letters in her early years in France?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do tourists notice the most about Venice?

2. Where was the dentist from who worked on Marie Antoinette's teeth?

3. What kind of person is usually appointed as the palace page?

4. Why were court officials usually in debt?

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

(see the answer keys)

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