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French culture and cuisine

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What do you call the French thin pancake that is the closest thing to French "fast food?"

a)

omelette

b)

bouillabaisse

c)

crepe

2.

What is the most famous landmark in Paris, France?

a)

Cours Saleya market

b)

Eiffel Tower

c)

Notre Dame

3.

Why do the French shop for groceries daily?

a)

They place a high value on food quality.

b)

They need the exercise.

c)

They only get paid daily.

4.

There is NO bargaining in the French markets. Customers pay firmly set prices.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Where you sit in a French cafe changes what price you pay. What would be the most expensive seating listed?

a)

Standing up at the cafe bar.

b)

Sitting down inside.

c)

Sitting down at an outdoor table.

6.

What do you call a French fish and seafood stew made from tomatoes, onions, and broth with saffron?

a)

haricots verts

b)

fraises

c)

bouillabaisse

7.

What is buried under mulch, depriving it of sunshine so the green-pigmented chlorophyll doesn't form?

a)

beans

b)

white asparagus

c)

peas

8.

Name one of the herbs included in Herbs de Provence.

4 lines
9.

Meals in southern France feature primarily meat and poultry.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

When is the best time to visit the fish market?

a)

First thing in the morning.

b)

At 10am

c)

At noon

d)

In the evening

11.

What do you call the special bread in France that has a chewy inside and a crusty crisper crust?

a)

Marbel Rye

b)

Sourdough

c)

Baguette

12.

What is spread on croutons that is a mixture of chilies, cayenne, olive oil, and garlic. (Then the croutons with this mixture is placed on top of the bouillabaisse)

a)

epicerie

b)

rouille

c)

tarte tatin

13.

In what French specialty shop will you find meats such as beef, pork, veal, lamb, chicken, duck, and quail?

a)

epicerie

b)

supermarket

c)

Notre Dame

14.

What is the name of the French deli where you will find items such as quiche, prepared sandwiches, salami, and sausages?

a)

epicerie

b)

delicatessen

c)

characuterie

15.

What is a French apple tart called?

a)

haricots verts

b)

tarte tatin

c)

fraises des bois

d)

crepe