Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution . Quiz Questions

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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 1789, an angry crowd led by women marched to Versaille. What did they demand? Clothing Marie Antoinette's head Money Bread 3. How old was Marie Antoinette when she got married? 25 12 14 19 4. 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 5. Marie Antoinette frequently corresponded with her mother, who offered what advice? “Never go to bed angry.” “Learn as much as you can about governmental secrets, and pass them back to me.” “Do try to get your head stocked with good reading. You need it more than almost anyone.” “Make a special effort to meet and converse with the people of France, and make them adore you as much as I do.” 6. Louis XVI was a solitary person. What was he passionate about? Billiards Hunting Politics Opium 7. 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 8. How old was Marie Antoinette when she died? 38 22 58 70
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