2019 AATF National Francophone Trivia Contest -- GRADES 1-8 Round 2-

Question 1

Many French rockets are launched from a spaceport in this French-speaking South American country:

Accepted Answer

French Guiana

Question 2

What is bouillabaisse?

Accepted Answer

A fish soup/stew

Question 3

On April 1st, many children in France take part in what prank-playing tradition?

Accepted Answer

Le poisson d’avril

Question 4

Which francophone island is nicknamed ‘Butterfly Island’ or ‘l’île papillon’?

Accepted Answer

Guadeloupe

Question 5

Over 100 species and subspecies of lemurs live on what French-speaking island?

Accepted Answer

Madagascar

Question 6

What is the name of the French national anthem?

Accepted Answer

La Marseillaise

Question 7

The song ‘La Vie en Rose’ was first made famous by which of the following singers?

Accepted Answer

Edith Piaf

Question 8

The Pyrenees mountain range forms the border between France and ....

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 9

Where was French ruler Napoléon Bonaparte born?

Accepted Answer

Corsica

Question 10

The capital city of Lebanon, a country where millions speak French, is...

Accepted Answer

Beirut

Question 11

The city of Casablanca is located in which African country where millions speak French?

Accepted Answer

Morocco

Question 12

The International Red Cross was founded in which francophone country?

Accepted Answer

Switzerland

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a river in France?

Accepted Answer

Tigris

Question 14

A dessert (which means “a log”) that is traditionally served during winter holiday time in France is called a...

Accepted Answer

bûche

Question 15

The current president of France is...

Accepted Answer

Emmanuel Macron

Question 16

A traditional savory French dish consisting of a pastry crust filled with eggs, cream, cheese, and often meat is...

Accepted Answer

quiche

Question 17

La Rentrée in France typically refers to...

Accepted Answer

The first day of school

Question 18

Canada won 11 medals in this sport at the 2018 winter Olympic games.

Accepted Answer

curling

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a French car manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

Acier

Question 20

Which iconic French structure caught on fire and was badly damaged last year?

Accepted Answer

Notre-Dame de Paris

Question 21

Which well-known Parisian art museum used to be a train station?

Accepted Answer

Le Musée d'Orsay

Question 22

Which of the following is a word for a traditional story-teller in French-speaking countries in West Africa?

Accepted Answer

Griot

Question 23

Now in France, presidential elections are typically held every ___years.

Accepted Answer

5

Question 24

In general, how old must one be to obtain a full driver’s license for a car in France?

Accepted Answer

18

Question 25

The Lac Rose, so named for its pink waters caused by Dunaliella salina algae, is in what African francophone country?

Accepted Answer

Senegal

2019 AATF National Francophone Trivia Contest -- GRADES 1-8 Round 2-

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2019 AATF National Francophone Trivia Contest -- GRADES 1-8 Round 2-

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