French Literature Quiz: 10 Questions for High School Students
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This French literature quiz is designed for high school students who want to test their knowledge of famous French authors and their works. The quiz features 16 multiple-choice questions covering a variety of topics, including plot summaries, characters, quotes, plot twists, and interesting facts about the authors themselves. From Victor Hugo's Les Misérables to Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary, this quiz offers a comprehensive overview of some of the most beloved works in French literature. Whether you're studying for a literature exam or simply enjoy reading books by French authors, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain you.
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1. What French writer was known for his devotion to the Catholic faith, and wrote numerous works about religious themes?
François Mauriac
2. Which short story by Guy de Maupassant tells the tale of a woman who borrows a necklace to wear to a party, only to lose it and spend years paying off the debt to replace it?
"The Necklace"
3. What famous French author was born with the name Gabriel-Joseph de la Vergne, but is better known by his pen name, Scarron?
Paul Scarron
4. In Albert Camus' The Stranger, what is the twist at the end of the novel involving the protagonist's fate?
He is executed by guillotine.
5. In Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary, what is the name of the doctor who becomes Emma's lover?
Rodolphe Boulanger
6. "All human wisdom is contained in these two words - Wait and Hope." Which novel is this quote from?
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
7. In Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time, what is the name of the narrator and protagonist who spends years reflecting on his memories and experiences?
Marcel Proust (the character shares the author's name)
8. Who wrote the play The Misanthrope?
Molière
9. "All for one, and one for all." Which novel is this quote from?
The Three Musketeers
10. What French author is known for his work as a poet, playwright, and artist, and was associated with the Surrealist movement?
Guillaume Apollinaire
11. In which novel by Gustave Flaubert does the character Emma Bovary become dissatisfied with her provincial life and begin an affair?
Madame Bovary
12. Which play by Jean-Paul Sartre tells the story of three people who are stuck in a room together after they die and must confront their past actions?
No Exit
13. In Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, what is the name of the protagonist who serves nineteen years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread?
Jean Valjean
14. In Albert Camus' The Plague, what is the profession of the protagonist Dr. Rieux?
Doctor
15. In Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera, what is the twist regarding the true identity of the Phantom?
He is revealed to be a former employee of the opera house who was disfigured in a fire.
16. What French writer, famous for his play Waiting for Godot, was also a member of the French Resistance during World War II?
Samuel Beckett