Louis XIV by Matthew Etton

1. Explain his quote, “One King, One Law, One Faith”

2. Explain the quote. “I am the state.”

3. Why does Louis get involved in so many wars?

4. How did he try to increase his power? France’s power?

5. How did he view the Huguenots and what did he try to do about it?

6. What problems did Louis cause that eventually brought France to revolt?

Saint Simon’s Portrait of Louis

1. Describe why Louis’ vanity was such a problem?

2. Why does Saint-Simon point out Louis’ distaste for all merit, intelligence, education, and for all independence of character?

3. Why does the 2nd paragraph contrast with the first?

4. What is the author saying about Louis’ character in the 2nd paragraph?

Madam Sevigne’s Portrait

1. What is Vatel’s role at the Chantilly court? 2. Create a timeline of events in Vatel’s day.

3. What leads Vatel to commit suicide? What was his motivation for doing good?