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What is French literature?
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?
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?
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?
When did French literature become a key source of literary themes in the Middle Ages across the continent?
What happened to French literature in the 14th century?
What happened to French literature in the 14th century?
What happened to French literature in the 17th century?
What happened to French literature in the 17th century?
What is the role of literature in French culture?
What is the role of literature in French culture?
What is the significance of the Académie française and the Institut de France?
What is the significance of the Académie française and the Institut de France?
How many French authors have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as of 2022?
How many French authors have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as of 2022?
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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.
