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