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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Antoinette secretly glad that her first born child was a girl?
(a) Because she did not want to produce an heir.
(b) Because girls were easier to raise than boys.
(c) Because she would be allowed to raise the child herself.
(d) Because she hoped a daughter would get her sent back to Austria.

2. Which of the following personality traits was NOT one Antoinette was taught to exude at all times by her mother?
(a) Pride.
(b) Docility.
(c) Obedience.
(d) Grace.

3. Why did Antoinette continue to refuse to escape from the towers?
(a) Because she didn't think she was strong enough to escape.
(b) Because she didn't want to leave her children behind.
(c) Because she was too afraid.
(d) Because she knew she wasn't guilty.

4. What did the screaming mobs who frequently attacked the castle, demand?
(a) For the dauphin to be handed over to them.
(b) All of Antoinette's jewels.
(c) The elimination of the king.
(d) For the king to be reinstated.

5. How much older was Caroline than Marie Antoinette?
(a) Two years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Four years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Antoinette's brothers died while she was in exile?

2. How old was Marie Antoinette when there were the first signs of political upheaval in Europe?

3. What title did Marie Antoinette father hold?

4. How did Antoinette's father die?

5. How old was Marie Therese when she died?

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