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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of person is usually appointed as the palace page?
(a) A writer's son.
(b) A foreign member of royalty.
(c) A nobleman's son.
(d) A tradesman's son.

2. What was Madame de Noailles position at the court?
(a) The Lady in Waiting.
(b) Antoinette's governess.
(c) Antoinette's cleaner.
(d) The King's official mistress.

3. Who did the Austrian envoy to France have to report to?
(a) Antoinette.
(b) Louis XV.
(c) Marie Theresa.
(d) Louis XVI.

4. Why is Joseph so critical of the French court?
(a) It is too extravagent.
(b) It has no soul.
(c) It is anti-religious.
(d) It is too cheap.

5. What was the title given to the heir of the French throne?
(a) Delfin.
(b) Dauphin.
(c) Prince in waiting.
(d) First Baron.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why isn't Emperor Francis the perfect husband Maria Theresa claims he is?

2. What would someone hold for the queen as she walked to mass?

3. What did Maria Theresa think her daughter was endangering by her behavior?

4. Which member of the court became bankrupt?

5. How does Antoinette give joy to the French nation in this section

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