- 1. In 'Marie Antoinette: The Journey,' Antonia Fraser presents a deeply engaging and meticulously researched biography of the last queen of France before the French Revolution. Fraser delves into the life of Marie Antoinette, tracing her journey from the opulent courts of Vienna, where she was born as an Archduchess of Austria, to her tumultuous reign in France that ultimately ended on the guillotine. With rich detail, Fraser explores Marie Antoinette's early life, her marriage to Louis XVI, and the political and social upheavals that surrounded her. The author sheds light on Marie Antoinette’s personality, dispelling many myths that have clouded her legacy, while also examining her relationships with key figures of the time, including her scheming political advisers and the revolutionary leaders who condemned her. Through vivid storytelling and a wealth of historical context, Fraser captures the complexities of Marie Antoinette’s character and the constraints she faced as a queen, ultimately painting a portrait of a misunderstood figure whose life was tragically interwoven with the dramatic tides of history.
Who is the author of 'Marie Antoinette'?
A) Julie Andrews
B) Simone de Beauvoir
C) Virginia Woolf
D) Antonia Fraser
- 2. Marie Antoinette was born in which country?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) Austria
- 3. Who was Marie Antoinette's husband?
A) Charles X
B) Napoleon Bonaparte
C) Louis XV
D) Louis XVI
- 4. What year did Marie Antoinette marry Louis XVI?
A) 1770
B) 1793
C) 1789
D) 1765
- 5. What event is Marie Antoinette often associated with?
A) American Revolution
B) World War I
C) French and Indian War
D) French Revolution
- 6. What phrase is often incorrectly attributed to Marie Antoinette?
A) "Let them eat bread."
B) "Let them eat pastries."
C) "Let them eat cake."
D) "Let them eat pie."
- 7. What was Marie Antoinette's nickname among the French people?
A) La Pompadour
B) La Reine
C) Madame Royale
D) Madame Déficit
- 8. In which palace did Marie Antoinette spend much of her time?
A) Versailles
B) Château de Fontainebleau
C) Louvre
D) Tuileries
- 9. What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?
A) Execution of Louis XVI
B) Storming of the Bastille
C) Establishment of the National Assembly
D) Women's March on Versailles
- 10. Marie Antoinette's early life was spent in which city?
A) Paris
B) Madrid
C) Berlin
D) Vienna
- 11. Marie Antoinette was the daughter of which Holy Roman Emperor?
A) Francis I
B) Joseph II
C) Charles VI
D) Leopold II
- 12. What year was Marie Antoinette born?
A) 1745
B) 1755
C) 1765
D) 1775
- 13. Marie Antoinette had how many children?
A) 6
B) 4
C) 2
D) 3
- 14. Marie Antoinette was the last queen of which dynasty?
A) Capetian
B) Bourbon
C) Merovingian
D) Carolingian
- 15. What was the public's perception of Marie Antoinette?
A) She was a hero.
B) She was unpopular.
C) She was beloved.
D) She was a diplomat.
- 16. What was Marie Antoinette's final year of life?
A) 1789
B) 1793
C) 1800
D) 1795
- 17. What did Marie Antoinette support that was controversial?
A) Lavish spending
B) Military campaigns
C) Religious reforms
D) Austerity measures
- 18. Where was Marie Antoinette executed?
A) Palais Royal
B) Place de la Révolution
C) Palais de Versailles
D) La Conciergerie
- 19. What was Marie Antoinette's role in France?
A) Duchess
B) Queen Consort
C) Empress
D) Regent
- 20. Marie Antoinette's execution took place in which city?
A) Lyon
B) Versailles
C) Paris
D) Vienna
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