Quiz on Paris and French Culture 1

Who designed the Eiffel Tower?

• Vincent Nouguier

• Vincent Paris

• Gustave Eiffel

• Le Corbusier

How many Statues of Liberties are there in Paris?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3 or more

How many steps do you need to take to get to the top of the Eifel Tower?

• 1,665

• no steps (only an elevator)

• 235

• 680

What is the name of the stadium where the French Open is played?

• Stade Jean-Bouin

• Stade Roland Garos

• Paris La Défense Arena

• Stade de France

What is the main River through Paris called?

• Rhône

• Thames

• Loire

• Seine

What date is Bastille Day celebrated in France?

• June 17

• July 14

• July 17

• June 14

What book did Alexandre Dumas write?

• The Count of Monte Cristo

• The Three Muskets

• Robinson Crusoe

• The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

What books did Victor Hugo write? (multiple choice)

• Germinal

• Les Misérables

• The Hunchback of the Louvre

• Father Goriot

What is the name of the church that burned down in 2019 where a famous “hunchback” lived?

• St Paul's Cathedral

• Sacré-Cœur

• Sainte Chapelle

• Notre Dame

What is the name of the singer of The Doors who died in Paris and is buried in the Père-Lachaise Cemetery?

• Jim Morrison

• Robby Krieger

• Ray Manzarek

• John Densmore