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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. What country was Isabella of Parma originally from?

2. Which of the following vices did Antoinette fall into during the time she was not interested in producing an heir?

3. During which Christian holiday did the Contesse de Noailles hold a dance party in her apartment?

4. How long did Antoinette wait before consummating her marriage to Louis XVI?

5. Which of the following fashion trends was popular when Antoinette arrived in the French court?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What changes did Louis XVI make to the rules of child birth in the palace after Marie Antoinette gave birth to their first child?

3. How did Marie Antoinette prefer to spend her time rather than trying to produce a French heir?

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

5. How did Antoinette's father, Stephen, die?

6. How did Teresa show her motherly concern for Antoinette before shipping her off to strangers in France?

7. What was the first change Louis XVI made in the French court after being appointed as the king?

8. What type of relationship did Antoinette have with her older siblings while she was growing up?

9. What was Maria Teresa's royal title at the time of Marie Antoinette's birth?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

All throughout her rule, Antoinette was plagued with rumors of infidelity, and even rumors that some of her children were not fathered by the king himself, but by her various lovers. First, choose at least two of the relationships in Antoinette's life that were rumored to be sexual, or adulterous. Then, explain whether or not you believe these rumors to be true. Then, describe Louis' reaction to these rumors, particularly in regards to the way he treated the children in question. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

During the French revolution, Marie Antoinette and her family were held in exile in the towers. First, describe what life was like for the royal family in exile. How did life in exile affect the adults? How did it affect the children? Based on the information in the text, which member of royal family had the toughest time dealing with life in exile? How can you tell? How did life in exile alter this person's outlook on life? Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Shortly after Louis XVI was executed, Marie Antoinette was put on trial for similar crimes. First, create a brief time line of the events surrounding Marie Antoinette's trial and execution. Then, explain how the courts found and present their evidence against Antoinette and what Antoinette's reaction to the evidence was. Then, explain why Antoinette's trial and execution were historical landmarks and how her execution changed history. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

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