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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 were Marie Antoinette’s last words before she was beheaded? Sir, I am not guilty. (She screamed this as she tried to get away). I am proud to die for my beloved France. I am sorry; I did not mean to do it. (An apology for stepping on the executioner's foot). Shame on you, you vile criminals. 4. How did a French journalist describe Marie Antoinette's procession to her execution? "Marie Antoinette was the picture of courage." "The whore was audacious and insolent to the very end." "Our Queen knew that she had made her bed, and that she must lie in it." "Everyone lining the streets said that a grave mistake was being made." 5. In her entire lifetime, Marie Antoinette never saw: A horse The sea A broom A single peasant 6. 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.” 7. How did Marie Antoinette change the landscape at Petit Trianon? She removed all formal gardens and planted wildflowers She paved the entire area with precious marble slabs She had it landscaped to resemble the English countryside She built numerous apartments for the peasantry 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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