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How Well Do You Know French Literature?

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What is French literature?

Literature written in French language by citizens of France only

Literature written in French language by citizens of France and other countries (correct)

Literature written in French language by citizens of other countries only

Literature written in any language by citizens of France

What is the Song of Roland?

The first French play to be performed in Europe

The first major work in a series of poems known as 'chansons de geste' (correct)

The first novel written in French language

The first French literary work to win a Nobel Prize

What is the origin of the French language?

It is a Celtic language heavily influenced by Frankish

It is a Romance language derived from Latin and heavily influenced principally by Celtic and Frankish (correct)

It is a Slavic language heavily influenced by Hungarian

It is a Germanic language heavily influenced by Latin

When did French literature become a key source of literary themes in the Middle Ages across the continent?

11th century Signup and view all the answers

What happened to French literature in the 14th century?

It was eclipsed in part by vernacular literature in Italy Signup and view all the answers

What happened to French literature in the 17th century?

It became the literary lingua franca and diplomatic language of western Europe Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of literature in French culture?

It is heavily sponsored by the state and literary prizes are major news Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Académie française and the Institut de France?

They are important linguistic and artistic institutions in France Signup and view all the answers

How many French authors have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as of 2022?

15 Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge of French literature with this quiz! From classic works by French authors to contemporary novels, this quiz will challenge your understanding of literature written in the French language. Identify famous authors, works, and literary movements in French literature and see how much you know about this rich literary tradition. Whether you're a literature buff or just curious about French culture, this quiz is sure to entertain and educate.