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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following personality traits was NOT one Antoinette was taught to exude at all times by her mother?

2. Why was Antoinette secretly glad that her first born child was a girl?

3. What was Marie Antoinette's nickname upon birth?

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

5. Which of the following adjectives did NOT describe Louis XVI when Antoinette first met him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What controversial move did Marie Antoinette make regarding her friends' position in court?

2. What problems arose when Marie Antoinette began choosing friends for herself within the court?

3. What parts of being a member of the French court did Marie Antoinette find particularly uncomfortable?

4. Who acted as Marie Antoinette's "foster family" during her childhood?

5. What was the French court's first impression of the new royal couple, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?

6. What was Louis XVI's reaction to the public outcry when Marie Antoinette still failed to produce an heir to the throne?

7. What happened when Marie Antoinette's sister-in-law gives birth to a son?

8. What did Marie Antoinette find most ridiculous about her new life in court?

9. How did the King, Louis XV, die?

10. What reason did Louis XVI reportedly give to Marie Antoinette's brother, Joseph, as to why he and his wife had not yet consummated their marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Long after Marie Antoinette's death, rumors and conspiracy theories continued to swirl, particularly about Antoinette's two children, Marie Therese and Louis Charles. First, choose one conspiracy theory or rumor about each of these two children and describe it here. Then, explain how scientists continue to work on these theories today, either proving them true or false. Finally, explain how Marie Antoinette's legacy would change if ONE of these rumors was proved to be true. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Before Marie Antoinette left her family to move to France, her mother created a long list of rules for her to abide by while living in France. First, list at least five of the rules Maria Teresa expected Marie Antoinette to live by and describe Marie Antoinette's reaction to these rules. Then, describe how Teresa's list of rules affected Marie Antoinette when she arrived in France. Did she actually abide by the rules or did she dismiss them? To what effect? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Almost immediately after Antoinette rose to the French throne, the French economy took a huge hit leaving thousands of peasants destitute. First, describe how the French economy plummeted during Antoinette's rule and how that economic downturn affected Antoinette's popularity in France. Then, describe how Antoinette and Louis handled the regular uprisings from the French people that demanded change in power and economy. In your opinion, do you think Louis and Antoinette handled this problem well? Why or why not? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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