Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution . Quiz Questions | PBS

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Quiz Questions 1. What is Marie Antoinette’s native country? France Austria Finland Spain 2. As a young woman, Marie Antoinette was criticized for partaking in what pastime? Gambling Dancing Adultery All of the Above 3. 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 4. As a young child, what did Marie Antoinette love to do? Study mathematics Read and write Help local poor children Sing and dance 5. 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 6. What did Marie Antoinette do at Petit Trianon? Milked cows and tended sheep Fished Gathered flowers All of the above 7. Where was The Tennis Court Oath signed? At the marble courtyard in Versailles At an indoor tennis court At a court located in a Parisian gentleman's club In a boardroom; its title is a misnomer 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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