Introduction to the Catacombs

What does the French word 'sous' mean in English?

• under

• over

• between

• before

What does the French word 'os' mean in English?

• bone(s)

• cat

• tree

• water

According to the passage, where are the Catacombs of Paris located?

• Above the city of Paris

• Under the city of Paris

• Outside the city of Paris

• In the center of Paris

According to the passage, what can be found in the Catacombs of Paris?

• Paintings

• Human bones

• Statues

• Gold

Are the Catacombs of Paris popular with tourists?

• True

• False

What is the English translation of the French word 'cimetières'?

• cemeteries

• churches

• gardens

• schools

What is the English translation of the French word 'déplacer'?

• to move

• to eat

• to sleep

• to write

What is the English translation of the French word 'siècle'?

• century

• circle

• season

• city

What does 'quarries' mean in the context of the passage?

• stone mines

• forests

• rivers

• mountains

Pourquoi a-t-on créé les Catacombes de Paris?

• Pour les touristes

• Parce que les cimetières étaient pleins

• Pour faire peur aux gens

• Pour cacher un trésor