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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the young dauphin die?
(a) On the battlefield.
(b) In his childhood palace.
(c) In the towers.
(d) In a hospital.

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

3. Who was the only member of the family that held out hope that the young dauphin would survive his childhood?
(a) Louis.
(b) Antoinette.
(c) Caroline.
(d) Marie Therese.

4. During what month of the year was Louis officially suspended from his reinstated position as king?
(a) February.
(b) May.
(c) August.
(d) November.

5. Who often came up with plans for Antoinette's escape, only to have them repeatedly foiled?
(a) Count Mercy.
(b) Count Fersen.
(c) King Louis XVI.
(d) Princesse de Lamballe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Antoinette's mind, whose life was most in danger during their time in exile?

2. Instead of purchasing jewelry, what did Antoinette prefer to spend her money on?

3. Immediately upon being taken into exile, what did Antoinette realize was the fate of her family?

4. Who brought hard evidence against Antoinette during her court trial?

5. What formal crime was Antoinette on trial for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Antoinette recaptured during her one escape attempt from imprisonment?

2. What was life like for Antoinette in the first few months of her imprisonment?

3. How did the introduction of the new constitution change life for Louis XVI and his family?

4. What was Antoinette's final request to her children in the days before her execution?

5. Why did Antoinette find it immediately necessary to produce a second heir to the throne?

6. What was the reaction from the people when Louis XVI was executed?

7. How did Louis Charles adjust to life in exile?

8. What evidence was brought against Antoinette during her trial?

9. Why didn't Antoinette want to purchase the elaborate diamond necklace brought to her by the jewelry hawker?

10. How did the young dauphin die?

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