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Quiz Questions 1. Marie Antoinette's mother was a famous ruler. Who was she? Queen Elizabeth Eva Peron Empress Maria Theresa The Queen of Sheba 2. In her last days, Marie Antoinette was held prisoner with her two surviving children and Madame Elizabeth, who was: Her sister Her favorite servant Her sister-in-law Louis XVI's mistress 3. What was the name of Marie Antoinette's famous getaway, built on the grounds of Versailles? Petit Trianon Grand Chateau Garden of the Gods Chateau de Antoinette 4. What did Louis XV (Louis XVI's grandfather) die of? Consumption Smallpox Old age A heart attack 5. What did Marie Antoinette's mother say about her penchant for fashion? “Dress well, and your people will think well of you.” “The French have the finest fabrics and most exquisite tailors, so indulge yourself in your new country’s finery!” “A good queen has no care for her appearance; it is her keen intellect that is most her most attractive feature.” “Simplicity of attire is more suitable to exalted rank.” 6. As a young queen, how did Marie Antoinette wear her hair? In traditional Austrian braids In a severe bun Piled three feet high Shaved to the scalp and covered with a bonnet 7. When Marie Antoinette and her husband could not consummate their marriage, what did Marie Antoinette’s mother do? Required that the couple speak with their priest Sent Marie Antoinette's brother to counsel them Sent the couple traditional Austrian aphrodisiacs Scheduled a full medical examination for Marie Antoinette 8. How many mirrors are in Versailles famed Hall of Mirrors? 1,019 One large mirror placed on the ceiling 578 17
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