French Literature Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 7
Which French author, known for writing 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' had his body lie in state under the Arc De Triomphe when he died in 1885?
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victor hugo
In a Voltaire novel, which character arrives in Lisbon just in time for the 1755 earthquake?
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candide
Which novelist wrote 'Cheri' in 1920 and 'The Last of Cheri' in 1926?
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colette
Which dramatist's play 'Phedre' was produced in 1677, leading to his appointment as Louis XIV's official historian?
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jean racine
Which avant-garde French author wrote 'Les Enfants Terribles' in a 3-week period in 1929?
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jean cocteau
Which 17th century French playwright, known for his violent tragedies, wrote 'Phedre' featuring suicide and a sea monster?
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jean racine
What type of reference work is Denis Diderot best known for editing, being the first modern one in any language?
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