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PARIS CITY OF DARKNESS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the catacombs in Paris?

a)

a) A famous museum

b)

b) Underground tunnels holding remains of millions

c)

c) A river beneath the city

2.
  1. Why is it recommended to bring a sweater to the catacombs?

a)
  1. a) It is very hot underground

b)
  1. b) It is wet and cold underground

c)
  1. c) It is very bright underground

3.
  1. What was found under the Paris Opera House?

a)
  1. a) An underground river and lake

b)
  1. b) A large cave full of bones

c)
  1. c) A hidden museum

4.
  1. What is the purpose of the Paris sewer system?

a)
  1. a) To carry clean water into the city

b)
  1. b) To carry wastewater out of the city

c)
  1. c) To provide tunnels for tourists

5.
  1. When was the first Paris sewer built?

a)
  1. a) 1370

b)
  1. b) 1500

c)
  1. c) 1800

6.
  1. The catacombs hold the remains of about six million people.

a)
  1. True

b)
  1. False

7.
  1. Paul and Camille bought tickets at the entrance to the catacombs.

a)
  1. True

b)
  1. False

8.
  1. The underground lake was formed because the builders hit a river.

a)
  1. True

b)
  1. False

9.
  1. Firefighters use the underground lake for training.

a)
  1. True

b)
  1. False

10.
  1. The sewer tunnels are less than 500 km long.

a)
  1. True

b)
  1. False