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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, The Dauphine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following fashion trends was popular when Antoinette arrived in the French court?
(a) Bright blue shadow on the eyes.
(b) False eyelashes made from peacock feathers.
(c) Circular rouge on the cheeks.
(d) Completely white or nude lips.

2. What was Marie Antoinette's father's name?
(a) Joseph Leopold.
(b) Stephen Joseph.
(c) Leopold Francis.
(d) Francis Stephen.

3. Which of Antoinette's new siblings-in-law was closest in age to her?
(a) Elisabeth.
(b) Charles Artois.
(c) Clothilde.
(d) Louis Xavier.

4. How old was Marie Antoinette when there were the first signs of political upheaval in Europe?
(a) Two years old.
(b) Four years old.
(c) One year old.
(d) Six months old.

5. Which of Marie Antoinette's brothers married Isabella of Parma?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Leopold.
(d) Ralph.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabella of Parma die?

2. What is the name of the spy Maria Teresa sent to court to keep notes on Antoinette?

3. What did Antoinette most hate about mealtime when she first arrived at the French court?

4. To which of the following European countries did Austria belong to at the time of Antoinette's birth?

5. Which of Antoinette's brothers stood in as her by-proxy husband during the first wedding ceremony?

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