1. The euro is coming! When will you be able to pay your
bills in France with the new currency?
a. As of July 1, 2001, you can pay with francs and
euros.
b. January 1, 2002
c. It's not certain yet. The European Union is still debating
the issue. |
2. This is a popular Provencal appetizer made with
anchovies, capers, olives and other ingredients:
a. Anchoïade
b. Aïoli
c. Tapenade |
3. You're searching for a B&B in France. Which keyword
will lead you to a list of possibilities?
a. Chambre d'hôte
b. Auberge
c. Gîte |
4. You're a fan of Jacques Cousteau's documentaries. You've
heard that he set up a research center in an Oceanographic Museum.
Where would you go?
a. Monaco
b. Nice
c. Toulon |
5. For almost 70 years the popes set up residence away from
Rome. In which city can you visit their splendid Palais des Papes?
a. Arles
b. Aix-en-Provence
c. Avignon |
6. These days it can be hard to say sorry. But, say, you
bump someone accidentally in the street and want to utter that
dreaded word. What do you say?
a. Sorry
b. Excusez-moi
c. Pardon |
7. Picasso lived and worked for years in Provence,
particularly on the Côte d'Azur. Which town is closely associated
with his life and work?
a. Mougins
b. Juan-les-Pins
c. Antibes |
8. You're an avid pursuer of antiques markets and brocantes.
Which town attracts thousands of others like you every week?
a. Lourmarin
b. L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
c. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse |
9. It there's one movie that put Saint-Tropez on the map of
stars and star seekers alike, this is it!
a. Et Dieu créa la femme
b. Barbarella
c. Les Gendarmes de Saint-Tropez |
10. You love sweets and this authentic apple pastry will not
disappoint you.
a. Oeufs à la neige
b. Clafoutis
c. Tarte Tatin |
|
Check
your answers! |