French 1 Chapter 2 Culture

When was the Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) built? This was the 100th anniversary of what?

• 1889, French Revolution

• 1900, World War I

• 1871, Paris Commune

• 1920, Treaty of Versailles

How many observation levels does the Eiffel Tower have?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

What does “Notre Dame” mean English?

• Our lady

• The cathedral

• Holy mother

• Great lady

What is the purpose of the apéritif?

• to open your appetite

• to end the meal

• to sweeten the palate

• to aid digestion

• escargot

• boeuf bourgignon

• ratatouille

• soupe à l'oignon

What course comes after the plat principal?

• cheese course, then dessert, then coffee

• soup course, then salad, then tea

• fish course, then fruit, then juice

• appetizer, then main course, then milk

How does Arnaud describe lunchtime in France?

• sacred

• boring

• short

• stressful

How do most people get around Paris?

• le métro

• la bicyclette

• le taxi

• le bateau

The art in the Orsay is from what range of years?

• 1848 - 1914

• 1600 - 1750

• 1914 - 1945

• 1200 - 1500

What three styles of art does Rick talk about that are in the Musée d’Orsay?

• Idealism, Realism, Impressionism

• Cubism, Surrealism, Pop Art

• Baroque, Rococo, Gothic

• Futurism, Dadaism, Minimalism