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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Queen and Mother.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many siblings-in-law did Antoinette inherit when she married Louis XVI?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

2. What elaborate and expensive piece of jewelry did Antoinette get in trouble for not purchasing?
(a) A diamond necklace.
(b) An emerald ring.
(c) A ruby bracelet.
(d) A pearl brooch.

3. Whom did Antoinette most want to honor in the naming of her first-born daughter?
(a) Her in-laws.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Her sisters.
(d) Her grandparents.

4. Which of the following women accused Antoinette of having inappropriately lewd relationships with her female friends?
(a) Contesse de Noailles.
(b) Princess de Lamballe.
(c) Isabella of Parma.
(d) Abbe de Vermond

5. How did the country of France first receive Antoinette when she rose to the throne.
(a) They ignored her.
(b) They were confused.
(c) They adored her.
(d) They despised her.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what month of the year did Antoinette and Louis rise to the throne in France?

2. How many years into Antoinette's marriage did it take for her to produce a male heir to the throne?

3. Which of the following men was stripped of his title in the court case following the purchase of Antoinette's jewelry?

4. How old was Antoinette when she became betrothed to Louis XVI?

5. Throughout his life, who did Joseph claim was his favorite sister?

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