Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution . Quiz Questions | PBS

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Quiz Questions 1. What was Marie Antoinette's name at birth? Mary Ann Maria Antonia Marietta de la Anton Marie Antoinette 2. At her trial, what was Marie Antoinette accused of? Treason Adultery Sexually abusing her son All of the above 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. Which one of Marie Antoinette's closest friends was tortured and beheaded by the Parisian mob? Princesse de Lamballe Madame Elizabeth Madame du Barry Comtesse de Lamotte 6. In June 1791, the Royal Family tried to escape from Paris, but was captured and arrested. Who helped arrange the escape? The Abbe Sieyes, whose pamphlet sparked the Revolution Axel von Fersen, a Swedish Statesman rumored to be the Queen's lover Charles IV, the King of Spain Marquis de La Fayette, a hero in the American Revolution 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. What did Marie Antoinette do at Petit Trianon? Milked cows and tended sheep Fished Gathered flowers All of the above
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