Eiffel Tower

Which colour of paint is the official colour of the Eiffel Tower?

• noir (black)
• brun (brown)

The Eiffel tour is made out of ...

• Gold

• Iron

• Rubber

• Concrete

The Eiffel tower is located in...

• France

• New York

• Belgium

• Canada

What are the three colors of the French flags?

• Red, white, orange

• Yellow, blue, white

• Blue, white, red

• Black, white, red

Why was the Eiffel Tower built?

• Because of a world exposition

• To compete with the Statue of Liberty

• Because of the 1889 World's fair

The Eiffel tower has to be repainted...

• Every year

• Every day

• Never

• Every seven years

Only one person died because _________.

Les ascenseurs à la Tour Eiffel ont été construits par une compagnie américaine. (The Elevators at the Eiffel Tower were made by an American company).

• Vrai (True)

• Faux (False)

Which statement summarizes the selection?

• The Eiffel Tower, designed in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel, stands today as an iconic Paris landmark.

• Gustave Eiffel was an engineer who designed many bridges and structures, including the Eiffel Tower.

• Gustave Eiffel died in 1923 and is remembered for designing the "one-hit wonder" Eiffel Tower.

• Engineer Gustave Eiffel was indicted for fraud while building locks in the Panama Canal.

According to the selection, which statement is true?

• The Eiffel Tower was originally to be built next to the Panama Canal.

• Gustave Eiffel's designs for the Eiffel Tower were original and widely accepted.

• Gustave Eiffel was sentenced to prison for fraud on his work on the Statue of Liberty.

• The Eiffel Tower was built to serve as a focal point for the Paris Centennial Exposition of 1889.