Describe Antoinette's childhood. What are the focuses of her education? What is the role of her mother in the life of Antoinette and her siblings? Compare the role of Antoinette's mother in the governing of her country to Antoinette's role in the governing of France.

How does Antoinette come to be married to Louis? Describe their marriage. What are their lives like prior to taking the throne?

Describe how Antoinette and Louis come to take the throne. What are their reactions? What do Antoinette and Louis do immediately following the king's death? Why? What are their lives like after taking the throne.

How many children does Antoinette produce? List them. What are their fates? What is the significance of the order of the births of the children?

Describe Louis. What are the qualities he admires in Antoinette? Why does he admire these qualities? In...