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Carnaval de Québec
Go to the site http://www.carnaval.qc.ca
You can choose to search the English site or the French site, but remember that some questions may require an answer in French.
Answer the following questions to complete the Carnaval de Québec activity.
1) In what year was the first Carnaval de Québec celebrated?
2) When does the Carnaval take place every year? During which months? How long does it last?
3) In which city does the Carnaval take place? Why is this city important to Québec?
4) What is the history of the Carnaval? Who is the “Bonhomme” and why is he important to the Carnaval de Québec?
5) List 3 activities held at the Carnaval. Tell me about these activities. Pick your favorites!
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6) What is the story behind the “Ice Palace?” Look at the pictures of the ice palaces constructed since 2000. Which
one is your favorite and why?
7) In French, list 3 hymns, or songs, that are traditionally sung during the Carnaval.
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8) What are “Trumpets?” What color should you dress in?
9) What is the Bonhomme’s “Arrow Sash?” What culture is it inspired by?
10) In French, list AND DESRIBE 3 sports that are played during the Carnaval. You may use a dictionary if you need
help.
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11) Who are “The Knuks?” Who are their enemies?
12) List 2 activities that you could participate in at night during the Carnaval. Describe these activities.
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13) List 2 activities that are family-oriented. Describe these activities.
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14) There is a link on this page for today’s weather in Québec. Click on that link and answer the following question in
FRENCH: Quel temps fait-il au Québec aujourd’hui? Est-ce qu’il fait froid ou chaud? Quelle saison est-ce?
15) The other day in class we discussed cognates and their importance in determining the meaning of words in other
languages. Search the French site for English cognates and find 5 new French words that you have learned today by
using your own inferencing skills. List them below and give their definition.
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16) Feel free to surf the site! Would you like to visit the Carnaval de Québec? What 2 things do you find the most
interesting about the Carnaval? List the 2 most interesting things you have learned today concerning the Carnaval.
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