Carnaval History
Bonhomme
Food/Drinks
Activities
French Vocabulary
100

Where is Carnaval located?

Québec City

100

Who is Bonhomme?

The mascot for Carnaval de Québec.

100

This is Ms. Thomas' hot drink of choice.

Hot chocolate

100

This activity involves sliding down a large, snowy hill.

Sledding/Tobogganing 

100

How do you say "ice fishing" in French?

La pêche sur glace.

200

What event caused Carnaval to stop temporarily?

World War 2

200

What year did Bonhomme become the mascot for Carnaval?

1955

200

This is a traditional French-Canadian food that includes french fries, cheese curds and gravy.

Poutine.

200

In this activity, you are pulled by a group of dogs.

Dog sledding

200

How do you say "maple taffy" in French?

La tire.

300

What year did Carnaval restart, with a new mascot?

1955

300

How tall is Bonhomme?

7 feet tall.

300

This traditional French-Canadian dish is a meat pie.

Tourtière

300

This is an extreme sport that takes place on the Saint Lawrence River.

Canoe racing

300

How do you say "to skate" in French?

Patiner

400

Why was Carnaval created?

To break up the long, cold winters of Canada.

400

How much does Bonhomme weigh?

400 lbs.

400

This sweet treat is made by pouring hot maple syrup on cold snow.

Maple taffy/ La tire

400

This activity begins with cutting a hole in ice and ends with lunch. 

Ice fishing

400

How do you say "to visit the ice palace" in French?

Visiter le palais de glace.
500

Carnaval is the largest winter festival in the ________.

World

500

What 2 articles of clothing does Bonhomme wear?


A red tuque and an arrow sash (la ceinture fléchée).

500

This sweet treat includes flat, fried dough and many toppings to choose from.

Beavertails

500

In this activity, you are surrounded by ice! Even the beds, tables and chairs are frozen.

Visiting the ice palace/ice hotel.

500

How do you say "I want to make ice sculptures" in French?

Je veux faire les sculptures de glace.

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