G6 Ch 8 MCQ

What was the date when the king attempted to escape from the palace?

• September 22, 1792

• July 4, 1776

• June 21, 1791

• August 10, 1792

Who recognized the king from his image on French money when the royal family attempted to escape?

• A deputy of the National Assembly

• A man in Varennes

• A soldier

• A guard

Where did the new Legislative Assembly hold its meetings?

• In the town of Varennes

• In the royal palace

• In the riding school

• In the gardens of the Tuileries

What did the radicals in the assembly want to spread to other countries?

• Monarchy

• Revolutionary ideals

• Colonialism

• Aristocracy

What event marked the end of the monarchy in France?

• The storming of the Tuileries

• The election of the National Convention

• The death of the king

• The escape attempt of the royal family

What was the fate of King Louis XVI?

• Banishment

• Imprisonment

• Death

• Exile

Who declared that the king must be killed?

• Antoine de Saint-Just

• The National Convention

• Philippe Égalité

• The former Duke of Orléans

What was the method of execution for King Louis XVI?

• Hanging

• Firing squad

• Drowning

• Beheading

What was the last thing Marie Antoinette wore before her execution?

• A red dress

• A black dress

• A blue dress

• A white dress

What was the demeanor of Marie Antoinette as she climbed the steps to the guillotine?

• Confident

• Excited

• Tired

• Nervous