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"Which artistic district in Paris was formerly considered the quietest that is now one of the most
crowded?" and "What is the highest point in Paris?" Funny, they both had the exact same
answer: MONTMARTRE
Restoration (of Bourbons. Historical period in France after the reign of Napoleon)
Heels (pieces which weren't included in French women's shoes)
Arch (function of the Eiffel Tower during the 1889 World's Fair)
Cagliostro (his skull Napoleon used to make a cup)
If a man invited a woman to dance more than three times in nineteenth-century France, he had
to... Marry her
When Napoleon Bonaparte became the Emperor, which country's newspapers did he forbid his
assistant to bring him? France
Which woman was consecrated a saint in the nineteenth century?Jeanne D'Arc
What is the name of the writing system invented by a blind Frenchman?Braille
What is the name of the syndrome in which a person feels extreme emotions when viewing
paintings? Stendhall
What was considered to be the food of the poor in 19th century France? oysters
When Napoleon occupied the Netherlands, he demanded that every citizen have what? surname
What woman of France had the famous last words: "Pardon me, sir, I meant not to do
it?" Antoinette
What was a French kiss called before: tartarian
What is the name of one of the oldest bridges in Paris, built in the 16th century? new bridge
Once French writer Dumas lost a duel and was required to shoot himself. He went to the next room,
and a shot was heard. What did Dumas say upon exiting the room alive? I missed
What was built in honor of Napoleon's victories from 1806-1808? Arc de Triomphe
The three lilies on the French Coat of Arms symbolize compassion, justice and what else? mercy
The opening of which place was timed with the completion of the Eiffel Tower? Moulin Rouge
Which famous French writer has the epitaph "I have coveted everything and taken pleasure in
nothing"? Maupassant
6. Which pastry is France famous for? Croissant
7. Where was Napoleon born? Corsica
8. What is the surname of the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty?Bartholdi
9. Nicotine was named after this Frenchman, who owned the first tobacco plant? Nicot
10. What jovial day was invented in France and is celebrated in April?Laughter Day
Pascal invention: calculator
5. The official language of which country was French for 300 years?England
6. In which country did the croissant first appear? Austria
7. What was the original name of Paris? Letetia
8. What did the Lumiere Brothers invent in the 19th century?Cinematograph
9. Other than high trees, what did Frenchman Louis-Sebastien Lenormand use to perform the first
parachute jump? Umbrellas
10. What did the French Montgolfier brothers invent? Aerostat
1. What did French Eearl Med de Sevrac invent? Kick Scooter
2. What did French physicist Gaston Plante invent? accumulator
3. Which French sauce was invented by chance and lack of other ingredients? Mayonnaise
4. The cult of which food exists in southwest France and Alsace? Foie Gras
5. Which word arose not long before the French Revolution and means to bring into
compliance? Restaurant
what did the surgeon use to help remove bloodperoxide
Interviewer: Juliette Dewaere
1. Mademoiselle L'Espanaye was preparing for a very important event in her life. What was
it? Wedding
2. People are saying you found a weapon in Mademoiselle L'Espanaye's apartment. What was
that? Big Gun
3. I know that you found letters from Mademoiselle L'Espanaye's cast-off lover in her apartment.
What was in them? Intimidation
Interviewer: Isabelle Cluzet
4. What did French scientist Blaise Pascal invent? Calculator
5. The official language of which country was French for 300 years?England
6. In which country did the croissant first appear? Austria
7. What was the original name of Paris? Letetia
8. What did the Lumiere Brothers invent in the 19th century?Cinematograph
9. Other than high trees, what did Frenchman Louis-Sebastien Lenormand use to perform the first
parachute jump? Umbrellas
10. What did the French Montgolfier brothers invent? Aerostat
Who performed the examination of the victims' bodies? SURGEON
What kind of flower was in the door? STRAWBERRY
Where did you find the criminal? FOREST
What did you use to expose the invisible ink? IRON
"Which artistic district in Paris was formerly considered the quietest that is now one of the most
crowded?" and "What is the highest point in Paris?"
Funny, they both had the exact same answer: MONTMARTRE
Restoration (of Bourbons. Historical period in France after the reign of Napoleon)
Heels (pieces which weren't included in French women's shoes)
Arch (function of the Eiffel Tower during the 1889 World's Fair)
Cat (animal which Napoleon feared most)
Cagliostro (his skull Napoleon used to make a cup)
General (military rank which Napoleon earned at 24)
Emperor (Napoleon's title at 34)