COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD • LEVEL S

Quick Check France

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Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. Dialects are . 3. What was the result of the

French Revolution?
A certain regions, or areas,
of a country A France became involved in the
Hundred Years War.
B parts of the land that are
used for farming B The Franks defeated the Celts,
and Gaul became France.
C forms of language used by
certain groups of people C Charlemagne became the
head of the Holy Roman
D types of religions practiced Empire.
by certain people
2. What is the author’s purpose D France became a republic,
and was no longer ruled by
for including the following
a king.
sentence? Many people work in
hotels, restaurants, and museums 4. Which of the following is an
that welcome these millions opinion that is presented in
of visitors. the book?
A to describe the popularity A France is the largest country
of France’s many holidays in western Europe.
B to prove that many people B Good food is one of the most
come to France for its food important parts of life.
C to show that tourism is an C Paris is the center for business
important industry in France and culture in France.
D to explain that Paris is France’s D Many different dialects are
center of business and culture spoken throughout the
country.

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Quick Check (continued) France

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5. What is the author’s purpose

for writing this book?
A to prove that France has
the best food
B to explain why people like
to visit France
C to give information about
the country of France
D to describe what people
in France do for a living

6. Extended Response: What facts

about France’s foods did you
learn while reading? Write at
least two facts from the book
about the food in France. Then,
write an opinion people might
form about France’s food.

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Quick Check Answer Sheet France

1. C Vocabulary
2. C  Author’s Purpose
3. D  Cause and Effect
4. B  Fact or Opinion
5. C  Author’s Purpose
6. Answers will vary but should
include two facts about France’s
food and an opinion that people
might form about food in France.
Example: Many French people
think that food is one of the
most important parts of life.
One type of cooking in France
includes rich dishes made with
butter, cream, eggs, and other
flavors. One opinion people
might form about French food
is that it must taste very good.

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