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French Holidays Trivia Quiz

This is a simple quiz about interesting French customs during the Holidays. Knowledge of basic French may be helpful. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Sabriel_Abhorsen. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Sabriel_Abhorsen

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
117,758

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what day is the French "La f�te du travail"? Hint

le premier mai - the 1st of May

vingt-deux avril - 22nd of April

cinq novembre - 5th of November

dix-sept julliet - 17th of July

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Question 2 of 10

2. Inspired by what the English colonists did to become Americans, the French rebelled as well and celebrate this day on the 14th of July. Hint

La f�te nationale

La Toussaint

La f�te du travail

Jour de l'An

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Question 3 of 10

3. On this day, French children dress up in costumes, or des d�guisements, as Americans do on Halloween. Hint

Le carnaval du Mardi Gras

Le sapin de No�l

No�l

La Toussaint

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Question 4 of 10

4. On le premier avril, children and adults pull pranks with what? Hint

les fleurs - flowers

les poissons - fish

les oranges - oranges

les l�gumes - vegetables

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Question 5 of 10

5. Families visit the cemeteries (les cimeti�res) on this day. Hint

No�l

La f�te du travail

La Toussaint

Jour de l'An

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these things would one most likely NOT do around No�l? Hint

Choose "un sapin de No�l"

Dress up in "un d�guisement de squelette"

Open "les cadeaux"

Send "Les cartes de No�l"

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Question 7 of 10

7. True or false? French children put out stockings for Santa (le P�re No�l) to fill.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which month do the French celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day? Hint

May

January

August

November

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Question 9 of 10

9. True or false? The French have a 4th of July (le quatre de julliet).

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is NOT an expression of happiness/congratulation in French? Hint

Joyeux No�l!

Bon anniversaire!

Sans blague!

F�licitations!

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what day is the French "La f�te du travail"?

Answer: le premier mai - the 1st of May

La f�te du travail being Labor Day, the French celebrate it on the 1st of May, as does most of Europe. (England calls it May Day.)

2. Inspired by what the English colonists did to become Americans, the French rebelled as well and celebrate this day on the 14th of July.

Answer: La f�te nationale

Like Americans, the French celebrate with fireworks (des feux d'artifice), and wave about their flags (drapeaux).

3. On this day, French children dress up in costumes, or des d�guisements, as Americans do on Halloween.

Answer: Le carnaval du Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras actually means "fat Tuesday" when translated into English.

4. On le premier avril, children and adults pull pranks with what?

Answer: les poissons - fish

Everyone everywhere in France is at the mercy of the fish, called "un poisson d'avril."

5. Families visit the cemeteries (les cimeti�res) on this day.

Answer: La Toussaint

La Toussaint or All Saints' Day is on le premier novembre, the first of November.

6. Which of these things would one most likely NOT do around No�l?

Answer: Dress up in "un d�guisement de squelette"

Around No�l, or Christmas, most people do all of these (choose a Christmas tree, open presents, send Christmas cards), except "dress up in a costume."

7. True or false? French children put out stockings for Santa (le P�re No�l) to fill.

Answer: False

Actually, they put out leurs chaussures, or their shoes, for Father Christmas to fill with presents.

8. In which month do the French celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day?

Answer: May

VE Day is celebrated on 8 May every year, marking the anniversary of Germany's unconditional surrender on that day in 1945, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe. The French call it "F�te de la Victoire", and it is an official public holiday.

9. True or false? The French have a 4th of July (le quatre de julliet).

Answer: True

That was a bit of a trick question. Everyone has a 4th of July! Even the English - look at your calendar!

10. Which is NOT an expression of happiness/congratulation in French?

Answer: Sans blague!

'Bon anniversaire!' on your birthday, 'F�licitations!' for winning the Lottery, 'Joyeux No�l!' on Christmas; 'Sans blague', on the other hand, means no kidding!

Source: Author Sabriel_Abhorsen

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