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What is a beignet?

A dessert made of fried dough

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June 6, 1944 is known as Le Jour J. What is the English translation of this event?
D-Day, Invasion of Normandy
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What body of water lies to the north of France?
English Channel
100
What bicycling event occurs yearly in July?
Tour de France
100
What saint was burned at the stake in the city of Rouen, Normandy?
Joan of Arc
200

Which is more important at a French meal: Cheese or dessert?

Cheese

200

What was the profession of the man who invented champagne?

A monk

200
What is the highest mountain range in France?
Alpes
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What holiday is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday?
Mardi Gras
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Who painted ballet dancers and horse races?
Edgar Degas
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What famous Disney movie(s) are most known for featuring French Cuisine

Ratatouille or The Princess and the frog

300

How old was Marie Antoinette when she married Louis 16th?

14

300

Where would you find a gargoyle? Hint: Think Disney

On a church or a Rainspout

300
What international car race is held southwest of Paris?
24 hours of Le Mans
300
What city did Samuel Champlain found?
Quebec City
400

Which is the largest French crop?

Wheat

400

What structure was called the National Razor during the French Revolution?

Guillotine

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All distance in France is measured from the zero mile marker. Where is this marker located?

Paris - In front of Notre Dame

400
What do French children do on the eve of December 6th?
Place shoes on doorstep or by hearth for St. Nicholas.
400

What was the profession of Coco Chanel?

Fashion designer

500

Which of these IS actually French-based: French Toast, French Fries, French Press Coffee, French Onion Dip

TRICK QUESTION: NONE

500

Notre Dame is an example of what type of architecture? Hint: This is ironic...

Gothic

500

For what is the city of Dijon famous? Hint: It might not be what you think...

I LIED!!: its Mustard

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What do the French do after Midnight Mass at Christmas?
Go home and have a big meal
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What famous person developed a system for the blind to read?
Louis Braille