AATF CT French Cultural Trivia Quiz Bowl

Question 1

Who designed and built the support structure for this American monument, a gift from France?

Accepted Answer

Gustave Eiffel

Question 2

One of the following is not a French artist.

Accepted Answer

Calder

Question 3

What does "service compris" mean in a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

The tip is included.

Question 4

What is a croque monsieur?

Accepted Answer

sandwich

Question 5

In which country did French fries originate?

Accepted Answer

Belgium

Question 6

Who was put to death as a witch and later became an emblematic figure in French history?

Accepted Answer

Jeanne d'Arc

Question 7

What is the name of the train that links Paris to London?

Accepted Answer

L'Eurostar

Question 8

Which mountain range separates France and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Pyrénées

Question 9

Which of the following was not a French author?

Accepted Answer

JD Salinger

Question 10

This is not a Francophone country.

Accepted Answer

Kenya

Question 11

Which one of the following is an honorary citizen of the US?

Accepted Answer

La Fayette

Question 12

In which Canadian city is this character's snow carnival held every winter?

Accepted Answer

Québec

Question 13

What is the capital of Canada?

Accepted Answer

Ottawa

Question 14

What geometric shape is associated with France?

Accepted Answer

hexagon

Question 15

What small European country near France has Flemish and French speakers?

Accepted Answer

Belgium

Question 16

Name the national anthem of France.

Accepted Answer

La Marseillaise

Question 17

Of the following singers, which one is not French?

Accepted Answer

Stromae

Question 18

What is La Joconde?

Accepted Answer

Mona Lisa

Question 19

The guillotine was a feature of the...

Accepted Answer

French Revolution

Question 20

Which of the following is not a Canadian specialty?

Accepted Answer

mousse au chocolat

Question 21

The Tour de France is...

Accepted Answer

a bicycle race

Questions 21