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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Widow Capet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what holiday was Antoinette's second son born?
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) Christmas Morning.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Easter Sunday.

2. Which of the following adjectives best described Antoinette's brother Max's visit to Versailles in 1775?
(a) Unexpected.
(b) Violent.
(c) Embarrassing.
(d) Enlightening.

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

4. Who did the young dauphin cry out for at night while in prison?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His wetnurse.

5. How was Louis executed?
(a) He was beheaded.
(b) He was drown.
(c) He was shot.
(d) He was hanged.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Marie Therese when she died?

2. What country was Isabella of Parma originally from?

3. Why wouldn't Antoinette's brother help his sister and her family out of exile?

4. During what month of the year was Antoinette executed?

5. What nickname was the young dauphin given by those in favor of keeping the monarchy?

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