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Quiz about Marie Antoinette Princess of Versailles

Marie Antoinette: Princess of Versailles Quiz

This quiz is about a princess living in the Austrian court, preparing to become the future Queen of France. The book, by Kathryn Lasky, is from the Royal Diaries series.

A multiple-choice quiz by Priscilla9. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Priscilla9

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,870

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
672

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these was NOT a reason the book's author, Kathryn Lasky, gave for wanting to write about Marie Antoinette? Hint

She thought her tale was tragic

Marie Antoinette was the name of her deceased sister

She found her fascinating

Marie Antoinette was the ideal princess to her

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the first thing Marie Antoinette promised to do when she began writing in her diary on Jauary 1, 1769? Hint

write in her diary as often as possible

write to her sister Caroline as much as possible

learn to gamble

learn to sing

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does everyone call Marie Antoinette? Hint

Marie

Johanna

Maria

Antonia

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Marie Antoinette have to become before she can be Queen? Hint

Cook

Maid

Dauphine

Jester

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Question 5 of 10

5. On January 3, 1769, Marie Antoinette lists some things she has to learn for the next year. Which does she NOT list? Hint

writing/reading French

sewing

gambling

dancing in the French manner

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the person Marie Antoinette must marry in order to become the Queen of France? Hint

Charles Joseph

Abb� de Vermond

Louis Auguste

Noverre

7. On April 5, 1769, Marie Antoinette makes a list of all the things her mother wanted to be if she were not the Empress of the Holy Roman Empire. Which of these is something Maria Theresa did NOT want to be? Hint

doctor

apothecary

opera singer

cook

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is Titi? Hint

Marie Antoinette's niece

Marie Antoinette's sister

Marie Antoinette's aunt

Marie Antoinette's governess

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the artist that Marie Antoinette has to pose for? Hint

Monsieur Ducreux

Monsieur Noverre

Monsieur Larseneur

Monsieur Chioseul

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the book, what did Marie Antoinette do for the first time on January 1, 1771? Hint

cook a meal for the servants

eat porridge

speak to Madame Du Barry

go hawking

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these was NOT a reason the book's author, Kathryn Lasky, gave for wanting to write about Marie Antoinette?

Answer: Marie Antoinette was the name of her deceased sister

Kathryn Lasky says Marie Antoinette intrigues her. "She was so pretty, and in so many ways so powerless. There was such promise and it all ended in disaster. To me, Marie Antoinette personified all the best and worst things about being a princess."

2. What was the first thing Marie Antoinette promised to do when she began writing in her diary on Jauary 1, 1769?

Answer: write in her diary as often as possible

She began the entry with "I do solemnly promise to write in this diary given to me by my tutor, Abb� de Vermond, if not every day, at least every week, even though writing is not easy for me."

3. What does everyone call Marie Antoinette?

Answer: Antonia

She states this on January 4, 1769. "Everyone calls me Antonia."

4. What does Marie Antoinette have to become before she can be Queen?

Answer: Dauphine

A Dauphine is what the French call the highest princess in the land. Dauphine is the title held by the wife of the Dauphin, who is heir to the throne.

5. On January 3, 1769, Marie Antoinette lists some things she has to learn for the next year. Which does she NOT list?

Answer: sewing

She also lists reading better, writing better, and walking in the manner of the French court.

6. What is the name of the person Marie Antoinette must marry in order to become the Queen of France?

Answer: Louis Auguste

Louis Auguste is the Dauphin. Abb� de Vermond is Marie Antoinette's French tutor. Noverre is her dance instructor. Charles Joseph is the name of one of Marie Antoinette's older brothers.

Answer: cook

Marie Antoinette's mother also said she would have been a gunnery sergeant and a horse trainer.

8. Who is Titi?

Answer: Marie Antoinette's niece

Titi's real name is Maria Theresa, and her parents were Joseph II and Isabella of Parma.

9. What is the name of the artist that Marie Antoinette has to pose for?

Answer: Monsieur Ducreux

Monsieur Larseneur is Marie Antoinette's French hairdresser. Monsieur Ducreux makes a portrait of Marie Antoinette so that it can be shipped off to France for the King to see.

10. In the book, what did Marie Antoinette do for the first time on January 1, 1771?

Answer: speak to Madame Du Barry

In real life, Marie Antoinette spoke her first recorded words to Madame du Barry on January 1, 1772.

Source: Author Priscilla9

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