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In the late 19th century, which geographer created the term 'francophonie'?
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Onésime Reclus
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Define 'la francophonie' when written with a lowercase 'f'.
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The group of speakers who use the French language.
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What does 'La Francophonie' (with a capital 'F') designate?
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The geopolitical group of countries and regions where French is a mother, official, or administrative language.
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On which date is the 'Journée internationale de la francophonie' celebrated annually?
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20 March
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According to the source, French is the _____ most used language on the planet.
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$6^{th}$
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What is the capital city of Senegal?
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Dakar
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How far is the city of Dakar from St. Louis in Senegal?
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60 kilometres
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Which Senegalese city is home to a famous mosque visited by Ali and Nargis?
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Touba
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What is the specific purpose of the Djoudi park in Senegal?
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A park for seeing birds.
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Which Senegalese city is mentioned as being located south of Dakar and hosting a market?
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Kaolach
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In what year was couscous ranked as the primary favourite dish of the French?
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2014
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From which geographical region does the dish couscous originate?
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North Africa
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What type of grain is used to make the granules of semolina for couscous?
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Durum wheat (blé dur)
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Today, couscous is habitually served with meat and a stew of _____.
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Vegetables
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According to the recipe, how many 'petits navets' (small turnips) are required for 6 people?
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10
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How many carrots are specified in the ingredients for the couscous recipe?
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6
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What quantity of olive oil is used in the provided couscous recipe?
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3 spoons
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How long should the vegetables and tomato concentrate cook before adding the chickpeas?
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20 minutes
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French Verb: éplucher
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To peel
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French Verb: verser
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To pour
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Which Indian city is identified as a Francophone location featuring the 'Rue de la Caserne'?
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Pondichéry
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According to the OIF text, how many states and governments are members of the organisation?
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70
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How many 'locuteurs' (speakers) of French are there globally according to the page 136 text?
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220 million
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The total 'Francophone' population, including those in the geopolitical regrouping, is estimated at _____ million.
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870
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In French grammar, what is the tonic pronoun for 'il' (he)?
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lui
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In French grammar, what is the tonic pronoun for 'ils' (they, masculine)?
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eux
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Identify the relative pronoun used to refer to a place: 'C'est la ville _____ est né le grand pianiste.'
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où
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Identify the relative pronoun used as a subject: 'Les Canadiens _____ parlent français sont principalement du Québec.'
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qui
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Identify the relative pronoun used as a direct object: 'Voilà le film _____ nous avons beaucoup apprécié.'
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que
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Besides protection from weather, what is a primary social function of clothing mentioned in the text?
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To distinguish and characterise individuals by gender, social status, or brand.
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According to the fashion text, who influences the clothing choices of small children?
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Their parents
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Who influences the clothing choices of older students (compagnons d'école)?
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Their peers or schoolmates
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The text states that clothing becomes an 'obsession of _____ life'.
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Daily (vie quotidienne)
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Translate the French phrase: 'avoir envie de'
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To want or to desire
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Which French verb is used to say 'to cut' in the context of a recipe?
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couper
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In the poem 'Si...', which verbal mood is used to imagine an impossible or inverted world?
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The conditional (le conditionnel)
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What is the comparative form of the adjective 'bon' (good) when indicating 'more'?
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meilleur
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What is the superlative form of the adjective 'cher' (expensive) for a feminine noun?
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la plus chère
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In the lion and mouse fable, what does the mouse promise the lion in exchange for mercy?
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That he will help the lion one day.
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What was the lion's reaction when the mouse asked for mercy?
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He had pity on the creature and let it go.
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What happened to the lion a few days after he released the mouse?
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He was captured by hunters.
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What is the opposite of 'plus' in a comparative sentence?
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moins
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In the context of the fashion text, what is the meaning of 'la marque de fabrique'?
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The brand name or trademark
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According to the OIF text, what is the shared 'common link' that the organisation celebrates?
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The French language
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Which French verb means 'to peel'?
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éplucher
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Which French relative pronoun is used to show possession or replace a phrase starting with 'de'?
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dont
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Complete the tonic pronoun for 'nous': 'Nous organisons une grande fête chez _____.'
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nous
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The poem 'Si...' mentions that 'les Normands' would speak which language if the world were inverted?
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zoulou
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In the recipe instructions, what should you do with the vegetables immediately after washing and peeling them?
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Cut them into small pieces (coupez-les en petits morceaux).
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What is the purpose of using 'pour' followed by an infinitive (e.g. 'pour grandir')?
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To express a goal or purpose (in order to).
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Which Indian state or region is Pondichéry located in according to the image?
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Inde (India)
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Which city is mentioned as the destination for Nargis and Ali after their stay in Senegal?
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Canada (specifically Quebec)
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What is the correct conjugation of 'aller' for 'elles' in the passé composé?
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sont allées
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In the recipe, what ingredient is added at the same time as the spices?
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Chickpeas (pois chiches)
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According to the map, which country in South America has a Francophone population?
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Guyane (French Guiana)
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What is the tonic pronoun for 'tu'?
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toi
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What is the feminine superlative form of 'mauvais'?
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la pire (or la plus mauvaise)
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Which term describes a group that shares geographical and geopolitical ties through the French language?
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Regroupement géopolitique
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In the text 'Le vêtement...', what is the consequence mentioned for those who do not follow fashion?
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They are not liked (ne sont pas aimées).
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What does the adjective 'francophone' describe?
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The set of speakers who use French as a mother tongue or language of use.