Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution . Quiz Questions | PBS

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Quiz Questions 1. How many siblings did Marie Antoinette have? 5 2, including a twin brother 15 None; she was an only child 2. Marie Antoinette was often accused of having a secret love affair with whom? The Cardinal de Rohan, a French Bishop Count Axel von Fersen, a Swedish Statesman Jacques Necker, the Minister of Finance The Abbe Sieyes, a key player in the start of France's Revolution 3. At her trial, what was Marie Antoinette accused of? Treason Adultery Sexually abusing her son All of the above 4. What infamous quote has been wrongfully attributed to Marie Antoinette? Peasants aren't people! Live and let die. Let them eat cake. Poverty bores me. 5. The piece of diamond jewelry at the center of the Diamond Necklace Affair contained how many karats? 2842 10 6000 None; it was a fake 6. When they learned they would be crowned King and Queen, what did Marie Antoinette and Dauphin Louis pray for? Health Political savvy and many allies Guidance and protection Nothing; they were atheists 7. What was the name of the mock village Marie Antoinette had built on the Versaille grounds? Le Hameau Versailles Petit The Creamery The Hall of Mirrors 8. How did tabloid pamphlets in France portray Marie Antoinette? As a kind and benevolent queen As a steely matriarch, like her mother As an extravagant, adulterous, and perverted ignoramus As a political mastermind
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