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Mlle D
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Who is the president of France?
Nikolas Sarkozy
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When greeting someone, it's normal to do what to them?
Kiss their cheek
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Who is the wee little man who took over France a few times?
Napoleon Bonaparte
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What is odd about the Pont d'Avignon?
It only goes half way across the river.
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What is Mlle D's birthday?
November 29th. Obviously.
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The French consume more of what than any other nation?
Wine.
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French is derived from what language?
Latin
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Instead of an Easter bunny, what gives candy to children on Easter?
A pair of bells, flying over France.
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What is Mlle D's favorite movie?
Home Alone
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What is France's biggest economic issue at present?
Unemployment; nearly 10% of the nation is without a job.
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What is France's most dominant religion?
Catholicism About 85% of the nation identify as Catholic, but only about 15% actually practice it.
300
The French revolution started because of a lack of what food?
Grain, for making bread. The french love they bread.
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Where did Swiss cheese come from?
Normandy. No, seriously.
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Who is Mlle D's mortal enemy?
Claire Danes
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What religion is currently facing cultural discord amongst the French?
Islam
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Name three french literary, philosophical, artistic, or other cultural movements.
Some french literary, philosophical, artistic, or other cultural movements.
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Who was the first king of France?
Clovis
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How is fois gras made?
A goose is force-fed until it's nearly dead, and then the liver is taken out and eaten.
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In what Hogwarts house is Mlle D?
Ravenclaw
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France is famous for using what kind of energy?
Nuclear energy
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What is the variety of slang in which the first and second parts of a word are switched?
Verlan
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The French are ethnic descendants of many different peoples. Name at least two of these groups.
Gauls, Franks, Vikings, Romans...
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What are the catacombs?
Tunnels full of human remains under the streets of Paris. NOW FOR AN EXTRA 3 POINTS, SAY WHY THE'RE DOWN THERE.
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What is Mlle D's favorite profanity?
Merde et Putain!
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