Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette" Quiz

Answer: Austria

She is an Archduchess of Austria and in order to secure alliances between her country and France, her family arranges for her to marry the future king of France, Louis XVI (played by Jason Schwartzman). When she arrives on French soil, she is met by a committee from the royal court who strip her of her clothes, friends, possessions and dog in order to prepare her to leave all of Austria behind and fully embrace her new French life.

Answer: Comtesse du Barry

The king is not married and keeps du Barry as a lover. The royal court does not approve of her and refers to her as a harlot. Marie listens to all of the rumors about her and refuses to associate with her. This causes much disapproval from the king. Because du Barry cannot initiate conversation with her, Marie finally concedes to the demands of the king and speaks with her just once.

History has recorded her as saying "There are a lot of people at Versailles tonight, aren't there."

Answer: smallpox

Marie Antoinette and Louis arrive back at Versailles in the wee hours of the morning, after a night at a masked ball, and are immediately notified that the king is ill with smallpox. Shortly thereafter, he dies and the royal court runs to Marie and her husband to proclaim their loyalty to them. Upon hearing the news, Louis kneels and exclaims "Dear God, guide and protect us. We are too young to reign."

Answer: Emperor Joseph

When Marie Antoinette's brother Joseph visits Versailles, he talks to Louis about concerns over the lack of an heir to the throne. He talks to Louis about making and using keys (a hobby that Louis enjoys). Although we don't find out what Joseph tells Louis, it obviously works since they consummate that evening and nine months later, their first child, a daughter named Marie-Therese, is born. Years later, Marie Antoinette's gives birth to a male heir that all of France rejoices over.

Answer: False

A rumor circulates that Marie says this but she denies it to her to ladies in waiting, explaining that she would never say something like that when so many are suffering. She also tells them that she refuses to acknowledge such rumors, which only leads to great public hatred toward her.

Answer: play the harp

She plays the pianoforte, but not the harp. She performs in the threatre for the royal court and spends countless evenings gambling and drinking with royal court members. She gets pretty crazy on her birthday and stays up with her friends all night to watch the sun rise over Versailles. Her extravagant lifestyle is ultimately what leads to her downfall in the eyes of the French people.

Answer: True

Although funds are low and support of the United States will cause increased taxes for the French, Louis agrees to send money in order to maximize their allegiance and show that they are a world superpower.

Answer: her husband, Louis XVI

Louis XVI comes to the country house personally to ask her to return because French soldiers who served in America during the American Revolution are returning home. Louis XVI hosts a large banquet for these heroes and wants his wife at his side.

Answer: bows her head

In an act of bravery and as a symbol of admitting guilt, Marie Antoinette bows her head in front of the crowd. This silences the angry mob for a moment who stare at her with awe and respect. However, they start to shout at her again and eventually storm Versailles to remove her and the royal family from office.

Answer: she doesn't

The movie ends with the royal family's removal from Versailles. History teaches us that after Marie Antoinette and her husband, Louis XVI, leave the palace, they are jailed for several years and eventually beheaded by the guillotine.