COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD • LEVEL Z
Quick Check France
Name Date
Instructions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
1. Many people in France work in 3.
Many French people value leisure
tourism, which is . time and enjoy a slower pace to
life. Which detail from the book
A the making of new and supports this statement?
popular styles of clothing
B the growing of grapes A The French people celebrate
in order to make wine many religious holidays.
C the work of providing services B The city of Paris is famous for
for visitors its architecture and art.
D the work of producing cars, C Many people work in hotels,
aircraft, and other machines restaurants, and museums.
2. Which of the following is true D Companies are required to
provide five weeks of paid
of a country ruled by dynasties?
vacation.
A Another country has taken 4. What is the author’s purpose
control of it by force.
for including this sentence?
B A series of its rulers come However, these kings lived
from the same family. lavishly, spending France’s money
C It is run by the people on palaces, art schools, and other
through a strong democracy. buildings.
D It is joined with other A to explain why the French
countries as part of people eventually revolted
an empire.
B to provide information about
France’s architecture
C to prove that Paris is the
country’s center of culture
D to show the effect different
cultures have had on France
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Quick Check (continued) France
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5. Which of the following was an
effect of the invasion of William
the Conqueror?
A The Germanic Franks took
over Gaul.
B The people in France started
a revolution.
C A long series of wars between
France and England began.
D A group of Vikings was able
to settle in the north of
France.
6. Extended Response: Why do you
think France is the most visited
country in the world? Explain
your answer with three pieces
of evidence from the book.
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COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD • LEVEL Z
Quick Check Answer Sheet France
1. C Vocabulary
2. B Vocabulary
3. D Main Idea and Details
4. A Author’s Purpose
5. C Cause and Effect
6. Answers will vary but should
explain why France is the
most visited country in the
world, including three pieces
of evidence from the book.
Example: I think France is the
most visited country in the
world because of its many
historical landmarks, its culture,
and its food. Some historical
landmarks that people would
want to visit include the Eiffel
Tower and the Notre Dame
Cathedral. People can enjoy its
culture by visiting the many art
museums and concert halls in
Paris. Finally, France’s food is
known throughout the world,
and visitors can enjoy rich dishes,
fresh bread, and different types
of cheese.
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