Quiz on Marie Antoinette

Pray tell, what was deemed the most paramount duty of Marie Antoinette as per the text?

• Pleasing others

• Learning politics

• Studying history

• Practicing art

How did Her Majesty Marie Antoinette perceive her ascension to the throne at the tender age of nineteen?

• Confident and ready

• Too young and thoughtless

• Excited and happy

• Nervous but prepared

Pray tell, what did Marie Antoinette employ to restore her spirits when yearning for affection?

• Lavender water

• Rose water

• Orange-flower water

• Mint water

How did Her Majesty Marie Antoinette regard the servants at the grand palace of Versailles?

• She ignored them

• She was generous with them

• She was harsh with them

• She avoided them

What was Her Majesty Marie Antoinette's reaction when she found herself not in the favor of her subjects?

• She was indifferent

• She was angry

• She was amazed and questioned why

• She ignored it

Pray tell, how did Lady Marie conceal her unease?

• She played music.

• She read books.

• She went for long walks.

• She masked anxiety with gaiety.

What did Louis desire of Marie to undertake?

• Keep the court entertained.

• Engage in politics.

• Travel the world.

• Write a book.

Pray tell, what was Marie's fervent passion in the realm of fashion?

• Shoes.

• Handbags.

• Jewelry.

• Feathered headdresses.

Pray tell, what action did Marie undertake as she ascended the steps of the guillotine?

• Cried

• Gave a speech

• Apologized for stepping on the executioner's foot

• Sang a song

Pray tell, what fate befell Marie's young son of eight years following her execution?

• He was placed in solitary confinement

• He became king

• He escaped to another country

• He was adopted by a noble family