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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. To which of the following objects did Marie Teresa compare her children?
(a) Stars in the sky.
(b) Pieces of a puzzle.
(c) Flowers in bloom.
(d) Pawns on a chessboard.

2. To whom did Antoinette's father cling to before he unexpectedly died, almost as if he had a presentiment of his death?
(a) Isabella of Parma.
(b) Antoinette.
(c) Leopold.
(d) Marie Teresa.

3. During which Christian holiday did the Contesse de Noailles hold a dance party in her apartment?
(a) Ascension of the Virgin.
(b) Easter.
(c) Christmas.
(d) All Saints Day.

4. Which of Antoinette's brothers regularly came to visit Antoinette in France?
(a) Joseph.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Leopold.
(d) Ferdinand.

5. Which of the following famous musicians reportedly asked for Antoinette's hand in marriage?
(a) Bach.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Pachebel.
(d) Bethoven.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Isabella of Parma die?

2. What country was Isabella of Parma originally from?

3. Which of the following courts was limited only to nobles?

4. Where was Antoinette's father when he died?

5. Which of Antoinette's new siblings-in-law was closest in age to her?

(see the answer key)

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