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Quiz about Marie Antoinette
Quiz about Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette Trivia Quiz


Marie Antoinette was hated by most of her subjects, but, was she that bad? Find out more about her.

A multiple-choice quiz by gywalgi. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
gywalgi
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
49,500
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
10 / 20
Plays
1757
Last 3 plays: Guest 189 (4/20), Guest 2 (11/20), Guest 82 (12/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Marie Antoinette was born on November 2nd 1755 in Vienna, Austria. What other important event happened at the same time? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. How many brothers and sisters did Marie Antoinette have? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. What names was Marie Antoinette baptised under? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Marie Antoinette had two governesses during her childhood in Vienna. Who were they? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Marie Antoinette became pregnant 7 years after her marriage to Louis XVI. What was the name of her first child? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. How many children were born to Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Who was the instigator of the Diamond Necklace affair? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. How many diamonds were encased in this famous necklace? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Marie Antoinette disliked La Fayette at first but, when he returned from America, her attitude towards him changed and she had him appointed to an important function. What was it? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Who was Marie Antoinette's modiste? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. What was the name of the peasants village Marie Antoinette had built on the ground of Versailles? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. In October 1789, the Royal Family was moved from Versailles to Paris. What was their new residence called? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. In June 1791, the Royal Family tried to escape from Paris only to be arrested in Varennes when the King was recognized by Drouet. Who had arranged this failed escape? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. When did Marie Antoinette become a widow? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Which favorite of Marie Antoinette was tortured, raped and finally beheaded by the Parisian mob? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Where was Marie Antoinette held during her trial? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Of what was Marie Antoinette accused at her trial? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Who was Marie Antoinette's executionner? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. On October 16th 1793, the day of her death, Marie Antoinette wrote these words in a letter: 'I seek forgiveness from all whom I know for every harm I may have unwittingly caused them'. To whom was this letter addressed? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Marie-Antoinette wore mules the day she was executed. What colour were they? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Marie Antoinette was born on November 2nd 1755 in Vienna, Austria. What other important event happened at the same time?

Answer: An earthquake in Lisbon (Portugal)

At the time this catastrophe was viewed as a bad omen, and all things considered maybe it really was ...
2. How many brothers and sisters did Marie Antoinette have?

Answer: 15

She was the 15th child of 16.
3. What names was Marie Antoinette baptised under?

Answer: Maria Antonia Josepha Johanna

4. Marie Antoinette had two governesses during her childhood in Vienna. Who were they?

Answer: Countess Brandeiss and Countess Lerchenfeld

5. Marie Antoinette became pregnant 7 years after her marriage to Louis XVI. What was the name of her first child?

Answer: Marie Therese Charlotte

6. How many children were born to Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI?

Answer: 4

7. Who was the instigator of the Diamond Necklace affair?

Answer: Madame de La Motte

The Cardinal de Rohan and Marie Antoinette were both victims in this affair. Axel Fersen was one of the queen's best friends and had nothing to do with this.
8. How many diamonds were encased in this famous necklace?

Answer: 647

9. Marie Antoinette disliked La Fayette at first but, when he returned from America, her attitude towards him changed and she had him appointed to an important function. What was it?

Answer: Commander-in chief of the King's Dragoons

10. Who was Marie Antoinette's modiste?

Answer: Rose Bertin

Marie Antoinette was a fashion addict. One year, she ordered more than 90 dresses from Rose Bertin. No wonder she was nicknamed Madame Deficit!
11. What was the name of the peasants village Marie Antoinette had built on the ground of Versailles?

Answer: Le Hameau

Le Petit Trianon was a castle near Le Hameau. Le Petit Versailles is my invention and Belleville is a suburb of Paris.
12. In October 1789, the Royal Family was moved from Versailles to Paris. What was their new residence called?

Answer: Tuileries Palace

13. In June 1791, the Royal Family tried to escape from Paris only to be arrested in Varennes when the King was recognized by Drouet. Who had arranged this failed escape?

Answer: Axel Fersen

14. When did Marie Antoinette become a widow?

Answer: January 21st 1793

15. Which favorite of Marie Antoinette was tortured, raped and finally beheaded by the Parisian mob?

Answer: Princesse de Lamballe

Madame du Barry was a mistress of Louis XV and Marie Antoinette hated her. Madame de Polignac was a friend of the Queen but she had fled Paris just in time. Madame Elizabeth was the Queen's sister-in-law, she was decapitated in 1794.
16. Where was Marie Antoinette held during her trial?

Answer: Conciergerie prison

17. Of what was Marie Antoinette accused at her trial?

Answer: All of these charges were held against her

18. Who was Marie Antoinette's executionner?

Answer: Sanson

All the others were serial killers...
19. On October 16th 1793, the day of her death, Marie Antoinette wrote these words in a letter: 'I seek forgiveness from all whom I know for every harm I may have unwittingly caused them'. To whom was this letter addressed?

Answer: Her sister-in-law, Madame Elizabeth

20. Marie-Antoinette wore mules the day she was executed. What colour were they?

Answer: Purple

Source: Author gywalgi

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