France is one of the oldest and most important countries in Europe. Take this historical and cultural quiz about France to see if you can call yourself a true Francophile!
Print the quiz, see how you do and then click here for answers. Each correct answer give you one point.
1. Napoleon Bonaparte, the revered French ruler who at one time conquered all lands east of Paris to Moscow, was born where?
a. in Rome, Italy
b. on the island of Corsica
c. in Biarritz, France
d. in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Paris
2. A traditional lunchtime snack for Parisian businessmen is called a croque-monsieur. Define this dish.
a. a lightly-salted beef tenderloin
b. a fresh green salad with tomatoes
c. a grilled cheese sandwich with ham
d. a baguette topped with egg salad
3. The Musée du Louvre houses many of the world's most extraordinary artifacts. About how many pieces of artwork does the Louvre contain?
a. 1 million
b. 9,000
c. 400,000
d. 550
4. For several decades following the completion of the Eiffel tower in 1889, many Parisians voiced distaste for the monument. What was the one thing that saved the tower from being destroyed?
a. an increase in tourism to Paris due to the tower
b. use of its tower for a radio antenna
c. the 2.5 million rivets were too difficult to dismantle
d. protests by a group of right-winged activists
5. Some of the smallest countries in the world share borders with France. Which one of the following does not?
a. Luxembourg
b. Andorra
c. Monaco
d. Liechtenstein
6. If you want to drink a bottle of Pinot Noir, which regional wine would you choose?
a. Bordeaux
b. Beaujolais
c. Bourgogne
d. Côtes du Rhône
7. When looking at a menu, one of the common categories is Les Entrées. When would you eat something from this category?
a. at the end of the meal
b. at the beginning of the meal
c. in the middle of the meal
d. after the main course
8. If you are at a soccer match between the French national team and another team, what will you hear the French fans yelling?
a. Allons la France!
b. Allez bleu, blanc, rouge!
c. Vas-y la France!
d. Allez les bleus!
9. In the song "Sur le pont d'Avignon", what happened?
a. People were singing
b. A boat was passing under the bridge
c. A man was asking a woman to marry him
d. People were dancing
10. In the United Stated, our refrigerators run. What do they do in France?
a. run
b. work
c. walk
d. sing
11. Imagine you are given a bottle of Château Margaux? What type of wine is this?
a. A red Bordeaux wine
b. A Sauterne wine
c. A Médoc wine
d. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Scoring:
10-14 correct: Perfect Francophile! Are you sure you're not French?
9-5 correct: You're a Francophile in training. Keep working. For a reward, you have permission to have as much cheese and wine as you can find.
4-1 correct: You should have dusted off the old high school French book before attempting this quiz.
Zero correct: Are you a Francophobe? Run, and sign up for a French class as soon as possible!
