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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.

Author
gywalgi

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
49,500

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
10 / 20

Plays
1785

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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

An earthquake in Lisbon (Portugal)

A military coup d'�tat in Spain

A smallpox outbreak in Austria

The birth of Mozart

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Question 2 of 20

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

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Question 3 of 20

3. What names was Marie Antoinette baptised under? Hint

Maria Antonia Josepha Louisa

Maria Antonia Theresa Louisa

Maria Antonia Josepha Johanna

Maria Antonia Theresa Josepha

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Question 4 of 20

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

Countess von Richthofen and Baroness Wunderlich

Countess Brandeiss and Countess Lerchenfeld

Baroness Luden and Princess Luthendorf

Countess von Teleman and Countess von Hohenstaufen

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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

Marie Louise Beatrice

Louis Charles

Marie Therese Charlotte

Louis Philippe

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Question 6 of 20

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

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Question 7 of 20

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

Madame de La Motte

Axel Fersen

Cardinal de Rohan

Marie Antoinette

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Question 8 of 20

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

647

818

352

615

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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

Minister of War

Colonel of the Royal Guard

King's private counsellor

Commander-in chief of the King's Dragoons

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Question 10 of 20

10. Who was Marie Antoinette's modiste? Hint

Charlotte Valandier

Marie-Ange Desormeaux

Louise Preville

Rose Bertin

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Question 11 of 20

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

Le Petit Trianon

Belleville

Le Petit Versailles

Le Hameau

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Question 12 of 20

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

The House of Bourbons

Temple prison

Tuileries Palace

The Bastille

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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

Axel Fersen

Mirabeau

La Fayette

Necker

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Question 14 of 20

14. When did Marie Antoinette become a widow? Hint

January 20th 1793

January 21st 1792

January 21st 1793

January 20th 1792

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Question 15 of 20

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

Princesse de Lamballe

Madame de Polignac

Madame du Barry

Madame Elizabeth

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Question 16 of 20

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

Cordeliers prison

Temple prison

Conciergerie prison

Jacobins prison

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Question 17 of 20

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

All of these charges were held against her

Incest

Treason

Unnatural sexual proclivities and practices

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Question 18 of 20

18. Who was Marie Antoinette's executionner? Hint

Gein

Kurten

Sanson

Petiot

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

Her friend, Axel Fersen

Her brother-in-law, the count of Orleans

Her sister-in-law, Madame Elizabeth

Her son, Louis XVII

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Question 20 of 20

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

Purple

Blue

Red, white and blue

White

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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...

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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