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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Austrian Woman.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children did Isabella of Parma produce before her death?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

2. Which country's king did Fersen work closely with in at attempt to create a new escape plan for Antoinette?
(a) England.
(b) Poland.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Russia.

3. Who did Antoinette regularly write letters to during the upheaval in France?
(a) Count Mercy.
(b) Princesse de Lamballe.
(c) Her sister, Elizabeth.
(d) Her brother, Joseph.

4. Why didn't King Louis XVI flee with the rest of the nobles during the attack on the palace.
(a) All of the answers are true.
(b) He thought he could regain the throne.
(c) He didn't want to be known as a fugitive king.
(d) He didn't realize the full danger he was in.

5. Which of her children did Maria Teresa share a birthday with?
(a) Marie Antoinette.
(b) Leopold.
(c) Marie Christine.
(d) Joseph.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Antoinette's foster brother, who was raised alongside her by the wet nurse?

2. According to popular rumors of the time, what was the true definition of the parties Antoinette privately hosted in the palace?

3. During the upheaval in France, which country begged to have France come to their aid during battle, but the French government had to refuse?

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

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

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