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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. How was the Pope's decision to call Louis' death a martyrdom received by the French people?

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

3. How did Louis react to the rumors that he had not fathered the dauphin?

4. During what month of the year was Antoinette executed?

5. For what did the Pope claim Louis XVI was martyred?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the public react to Antoinette's execution?

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

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

4. What controversial decision did the Pope make after Louis XVI's death, and how was it received by the public?

5. What was the reaction from the public when they heard that Louis XVI had returned to the throne?

6. What crime was Antoinette convicted of during her trial?

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

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

9. Why was Marie Antoinette's trial and execution considered to be a historic event?

10. What political conflict continued between the two major political parties after Louis XVI's execution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Long after Antoinette left her home country of France, she still kept in close contact with her family members and often reached out to them for advice. First, describe the relationship Antoinette had with her family once she moved to France. In what ways did Antoinette continue to keep in contact with her family even though they were hundreds of miles away? Then, choose one example of a time when Antoinette's family influenced Antoinette's rule and thus helped to shape or influence political rule in France. Be sure to include examples from the text to help strengthen your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Upon relocating to France, Marie Antoinette struggled to consummate her marriage to Louis XVI. First, describe the reasons why Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI were hesitant to consummate their marriage. What was the reaction from the court to the news that the marriage had not yet been consummated? What rumors swirled about the couple and their romantic life together? Then, describe how Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI eventually overcame their hesitation, and what legacy they left for their continued family after their deaths. Be sure to include examples from the text to strengthen their arguments.

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