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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the palace Louis and Antoinette move to?
(a) Bastille.
(b) Roulette.
(c) Royale.
(d) Versailles.

2. What was Antoinette official title during her early years at court?
(a) Duchess.
(b) Queen Heir.
(c) Dauphine.
(d) Princess.

3. How does Erickson say Antoinette put the thought of becoming queen out of her mind?
(a) Partied all the time.
(b) Pretended nothing was happening.
(c) Left for Austria.
(d) Read romance books.

4. Which of his sisters does the King especially want Antoinette to keep away from?
(a) Vera.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Clare.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What of the following words does Erickson use to describe the young Louis?

2. What illness did Isabella die of?

3. When did the servants clean Marie Antoinette's rooms?

4. Which famous philosopher does Erickson quote in chapter eleven?

5. What is Joseph's official title?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why were the French courtiers a target for fraudsters?

2. What did Antoinette initially think of her marriage to Louis?

3. How did Louis and Antoinette react to their new found power?

4. What problems did Jacques Necker cause?

5. What rumors were spread by Antoinette and her marriage to the King?

6. Describe one of the King Louis XVI's less desirable behaviors.

7. How does Erikson depict Louis XV's reign?

8. What was Marie's new routine as queen?

9. Who was Axel Fersel?

10. Describe the elaborate system of duties at the French court.

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