How to navigate Paris - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary language spoken in Paris?
A) Spanish
B) German
C) English
D) French
  • 2. The Paris Métro is primarily...
A) A river ferry service
B) An underground train system
C) A bicycle sharing program
D) A bus network
  • 3. What is the name of the river that flows through Paris?
A) Loire
B) Seine
C) Thames
D) Rhine
  • 4. What is a 'Paris Visite' pass useful for?
A) Entry to museums
B) Free walking tours
C) Unlimited travel on public transport
D) Discounts at restaurants
  • 5. Which of these is NOT a common form of public transport in Paris?
A) Tram
B) Cable car
C) Bus
D) Métro
  • 6. What is the 'Périphérique'?
A) A ring road around Paris
B) A popular park
C) A famous museum
D) A pedestrian zone
  • 7. What is a 'Vélib'?
A) A river cruise
B) A bicycle sharing scheme
C) A taxi service
D) A type of pastry
  • 8. How do you typically validate your Métro ticket?
A) Insert it into a machine
B) Leave it on the seat
C) Scan it with your phone
D) Show it to a conductor
  • 9. What is the official currency of France?
A) Euro (€)
B) Dollar ($)
C) Pound (£)
D) Franc
  • 10. For help, where can you usually find a 'Point Info Tourisme'?
A) Police station
B) Supermarket
C) Post office
D) Tourist information center
  • 11. When asking for directions, what's a polite way to start?
A) Bonjour
B) Merci
C) Au revoir
D) Excusez-moi
  • 12. Which zone is the central area of Paris?
A) Zone 7
B) Zone 1
C) Zone 5
D) Zone 3
  • 13. What is 'RER'?
A) A high-speed train
B) A taxi company
C) A city bus route
D) A suburban train network
  • 14. Which landmark is located on the Île de la Cité?
A) Notre-Dame Cathedral
B) Arc de Triomphe
C) Sacré-Cœur Basilica
D) Eiffel Tower
  • 15. What should you be aware of regarding your belongings in crowded areas?
A) Bird droppings
B) Lost keys
C) Overpriced souvenirs
D) Pickpockets
  • 16. What type of outlet is used in Paris?
A) Type E
B) Type H
C) Type B
D) Type A
  • 17. What does 'sortie' mean in the Métro?
A) Connection
B) Entrance
C) Exit
D) Platform
  • 18. How should you signal to stop a bus?
A) Wave your arms
B) Shout loudly
C) Press the stop button
D) Flash your lights
  • 19. What is the best way to get from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport to central Paris?
A) Velib
B) RER B train
C) Métro
D) Bus number 42
  • 20. What is the name of the famous cemetery in Paris?
A) Tuileries
B) Luxembourg
C) Père Lachaise
D) Montmartre
  • 21. If someone says 'A bientôt!', what does it mean?
A) Thank you!
B) Good morning!
C) Goodbye!
D) See you soon!
  • 22. What is the name of the famous boulevard in Paris?
A) Champs-Élysées
B) Avenue Montaigne
C) Rue de Rivoli
D) Boulevard Saint-Germain
  • 23. Which of these is a district (arrondissement) of Paris?
A) Versailles
B) Le Marais
C) Fontainebleau
D) Giverny
  • 24. What is the best way to purchase metro tickets?
A) Post office
B) Ticket vending machines
C) The airport
D) The Louvre Museum
  • 25. What does 'billet' mean?
A) Bag
B) Bread
C) Ticket
D) Book
  • 26. What is the name of the famous art museum?
A) Rodin
B) Orsay
C) Pompidou
D) Louvre
  • 27. What is Montmartre known for?
A) Luxury shopping
B) Sacre-Coeur and artistic history
C) Historical battles
D) Eiffel Tower and gardens
  • 28. What should you do if someone approaches you asking if you speak English and offering to help with your metro ticket?
A) Give them a small amount of money
B) Show them your passport
C) Politely decline and seek official assistance
D) Accept their help as they are just being friendly
  • 29. When is the best time to visit Paris to avoid crowds?
A) December (Christmas time)
B) Summer (June-August)
C) Shoulder seasons (spring or fall)
D) During major holidays
  • 30. What does 'Attention' mean in French?
A) Hello
B) Caution
C) Thank you
D) Good bye
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