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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country is Jacques Necker from?
(a) France.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Austria.
(d) Germany.

2. What is the one thing Erickson says King Louis XV had an understanding of?
(a) Biology.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) The economy.
(d) Foreign affairs.

3. What is the name of the King Louis XVI's primary adviser?
(a) Frederick.
(b) Jean-Paul.
(c) Maurepas.
(d) Joseph.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What stone does Antoinette develop a passion for in chapter twelve?

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

3. What illness did Isabella die of?

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

5. What did Antoinette keep as pets?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Maria Theresa and Francis of Lorraine dress their children?

2. How does Emperor Francis react to the news his wife is in labor?

3. Who was Count Mercy?

4. Who was Madame du Barry?

5. How did Louis and Antoinette react to their new found power?

6. Who was Axel Fersel?

7. How does Antoinette's life change dramatically in this section?

8. What rumors were spread by Antoinette and her marriage to the King?

9. What effect did Joseph's visit have on Antoinette?

10. How does Erikson depict Louis XV's reign?

(see the answer keys)

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