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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 formal crime was Antoinette on trial for?

2. In the entire span of his exile, how long did Louis XVI spend outside of the towers?

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

4. Who did Antoinette successfully encourage to escape exile?

5. Who did Antoinette write a final letter to after she was sentenced to death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Marie Antoinette ever escape life in exile when she was given the opportunity?

2. What was Antoinette's initial reaction to the news that she and her family would be relocated to Tuilieres?

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

4. When was Antoinette's second son born, and what was the reaction to his birth?

5. How did Antoinette's brother, Leopold, react to the news that Antoinette and her family were imprisoned?

6. According to Antoinette, which of her family members was in the most danger at the time of their imprisonment?

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

8. How did Sophie die?

9. How did the young dauphin die?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the book, there are many instances of shocking death, often brought about by illness, that deeply affected Antoinette's life. Choose two examples of shocking deaths in the book and explain how these deaths came about. Then, describe how these deaths impacted Antoinette, both in her personal and political life. Then, explain whether or not you think these deaths could have been avoided, and how. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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