How to experience Toulouse - Exam
  • 1. What is the nickname of Toulouse, due to its characteristic brick buildings?
A) The Red City
B) The Pink City
C) The Brick City
D) The White City
  • 2. What is the iconic central square in Toulouse?
A) Place de la Republique
B) Place du Capitole
C) Place de la Concorde
D) Place de la Bourse
  • 3. What is the name of the basilica in Toulouse, a UNESCO World Heritage site?
A) Basilica of Saint-Sernin
B) Basilica of Notre-Dame
C) Basilica of Saint Peter
D) Sacre-Coeur Basilica
  • 4. Which river flows through Toulouse?
A) Rhone
B) Garonne
C) Seine
D) Loire
  • 5. What is a famous local dish of Toulouse, featuring sausage and beans?
A) Cassoulet
B) Ratatouille
C) Boeuf Bourguignon
D) Soupe à l'oignon
  • 6. Toulouse is a major center for which industry?
A) Agriculture
B) Fashion
C) Aerospace
D) Banking
  • 7. Which company has its headquarters in Toulouse?
A) Renault
B) Peugeot
C) Michelin
D) Airbus
  • 8. What is the name of the canal connecting the Garonne River to the Mediterranean Sea?
A) Canal latéral à la Loire
B) Canal de Briare
C) Canal de Nantes à Brest
D) Canal du Midi
  • 9. What is the best way to get around Toulouse?
A) Horse-drawn carriage
B) Helicopter
C) Rickshaw
D) Metro
  • 10. What is the name of the famous covered market in Toulouse?
A) Marché Bastille
B) Marché Victor Hugo
C) Marché des Enfants Rouges
D) Marché d'Aligre
  • 11. What is a typical drink to enjoy in Toulouse?
A) Beer from Alsace
B) Cider
C) Champagne
D) Wine from Gaillac
  • 12. What can you see at the Cité de l'Espace (Space City)?
A) A collection of Impressionist paintings
B) Space exhibits and planetarium
C) A working chocolate factory
D) Ancient Roman ruins
  • 13. Which of these is NOT a museum in Toulouse?
A) Musée Saint-Raymond
B) Muséum de Toulouse
C) Musée d'Orsay Toulouse
D) Musée des Augustins
  • 14. When is the Fête de la Violette (Violet Festival) usually held?
A) December
B) August
C) February
D) May
  • 15. What is the name of the Rugby team from Toulouse?
A) Olympique de Marseille
B) Paris Saint-Germain
C) AS Monaco
D) Stade Toulousain
  • 16. What architectural style is predominant in Toulouse?
A) Gothic
B) Baroque
C) Renaissance
D) Romanesque
  • 17. What is a popular sweet treat to try in Toulouse?
A) Crème brûlée
B) Éclair
C) Macaron
D) Cachou Lajaunie
  • 18. What is the language spoken in Toulouse?
A) French
B) Catalan
C) Spanish
D) Occitan
  • 19. How should you dress when visiting churches in Toulouse?
A) Casually (anything goes)
B) Respectfully (shoulders and knees covered)
C) Formally (suit and tie/dress)
D) In bright colors to show appreciation
  • 20. What is a good souvenir to buy in Toulouse?
A) Beret
B) Violet-flavored products
C) Eiffel Tower replica
D) French baguette
  • 21. What is the climate like in Toulouse?
A) Temperate
B) Desert
C) Tropical
D) Arctic
  • 22. What is the best time of year to visit Toulouse?
A) Winter
B) Anytime is equally good
C) Summer
D) Spring or Autumn
  • 23. What is the currency used in Toulouse?
A) Dollar
B) Pound
C) Euro
D) Franc
  • 24. What should you do before taking photos of people in Toulouse?
A) Offer them money
B) Take photos without asking
C) Hide the camera
D) Ask for their permission
  • 25. What is a 'flâner'?
A) To run quickly
B) To climb a mountain
C) To dance
D) To stroll leisurely
  • 26. What is the local Occitan word for 'hello'?
A) Ciao
B) Adieu
C) Hola
D) Bonjour
  • 27. What type of bridge is the Pont Neuf in Toulouse?
A) Suspension bridge
B) Stone arch bridge
C) Covered bridge
D) Drawbridge
  • 28. What is the name of the main airport serving Toulouse?
A) Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
B) Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
C) Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
D) Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
  • 29. Which nearby medieval city is worth a day trip from Toulouse?
A) Marseille
B) Paris
C) Bordeaux
D) Carcassonne
  • 30. What is the best way to experience the Garonne river?
A) Fish in it without a license
B) Take a boat tour
C) Swim in it
D) Throw trash in it
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