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France Civic Exam Practice (Examen Civique) 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 3 for the France Civic Exam Practice (Examen Civique): 30 more questions with answers and explanations.

  • Citizenship
  • France
  • 80 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

  1. Question 1 of 30

    What does the Défenseur des droits do?
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    Answer: A. It is an independent authority that helps people facing discrimination or problems with public services

    The Défenseur des droits is free and independent. It handles discrimination, children's rights and disputes with public services.

  2. Question 2 of 30

    You see a person collapse in the street and no one is helping. What does the law expect?
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    Answer: D. You must help or call for help if you can do so without danger

    Failing to help a person in danger, when you could do so without risk, is an offence in France. Calling 15 or 112 is a form of help.

  3. Question 3 of 30

    Which right of workers is protected by the Constitution?
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    Answer: D. The right to strike

    The right to strike, and the right to join a trade union, come from the 1946 Preamble, which is part of the Constitution.

  4. Question 4 of 30

    Which of these is a duty of everyone living in France?
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    Answer: D. Respecting the law and paying taxes according to their means

    Everyone living in France must obey the law and contribute to public expenses according to their means, as the 1789 Declaration says.

  5. Question 5 of 30

    Who founded the Fifth Republic and became its first President?
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    Answer: A. Charles de Gaulle

    General de Gaulle returned to power in 1958, led the writing of the new Constitution and became its first President.

  6. Question 6 of 30

    On 18 June 1940, what did Charles de Gaulle do from London?
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    Answer: B. He called on the French to continue fighting

    In the Appeal of 18 June 1940, broadcast on the BBC, de Gaulle urged the French not to give up and to resist.

  7. Question 7 of 30

    In what year was the First Republic proclaimed?
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    Answer: D. 1792

    The monarchy ended in 1792 and the First Republic was proclaimed. It lasted until the First Empire in 1804.

  8. Question 8 of 30

    In what year did Napoleon Bonaparte become Emperor of the French?
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    Answer: B. 1804

    Napoleon I became emperor in 1804. The First Empire lasted until 1815.

  9. Question 9 of 30

    In what year did France finally abolish slavery in its colonies?
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    Answer: C. 1848

    Slavery was finally abolished in 1848, under the Second Republic, thanks largely to Victor Schoelcher.

  10. Question 10 of 30

    Which regime governed France during the German occupation from 1940 to 1944?
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    Answer: A. The Vichy regime

    From 1940 to 1944 the Vichy regime led by Philippe Pétain collaborated with Nazi Germany.

  11. Question 11 of 30

    In what year did women in France vote for the first time?
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    Answer: D. 1945

    Women gained the right to vote in 1944 and voted for the first time in 1945.

  12. Question 12 of 30

    What was the Vel' d'Hiv roundup of July 1942?
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    Answer: D. The mass arrest of Jewish people in Paris by French police

    In July 1942 French police arrested about 13,000 Jewish men, women and children in Paris. Most were deported to Auschwitz and murdered.

  13. Question 13 of 30

    Which hero of the Resistance worked to unite the Resistance movements and died after his arrest in 1943?
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    Answer: C. Jean Moulin

    Jean Moulin, sent by de Gaulle, united the main Resistance movements. He was arrested and tortured, and died in 1943.

  14. Question 14 of 30

    What does France commemorate on 11 November?
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    Answer: A. The armistice that ended the fighting of the First World War in 1918

    11 November is a public holiday that honours the 1918 armistice and all those who died for France.

  15. Question 15 of 30

    What does France commemorate on 8 May?
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    Answer: D. The victory of the Allies in Europe in 1945

    8 May is a public holiday marking the end of the Second World War in Europe in 1945.

  16. Question 16 of 30

    In what year did Algeria become independent from France?
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    Answer: C. 1962

    Algeria became independent in 1962, after the Évian Accords ended the Algerian War.

  17. Question 17 of 30

    Which is the longest river that flows entirely in France?
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    Answer: C. The Loire

    The Loire, about 1,000 km long, is the longest river in France. The Seine flows through Paris.

  18. Question 18 of 30

    In which mountain range is Mont Blanc, the highest peak in France?
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    Answer: B. The Alps

    Mont Blanc is in the Alps, on the border with Italy.

  19. Question 19 of 30

    Which of these is a French overseas department?
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    Answer: C. La Réunion

    The overseas departments and regions are Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, La Réunion and Mayotte.

  20. Question 20 of 30

    Which of these countries shares a land border with mainland France?
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    Answer: D. Spain

    Mainland France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Andorra and Spain.

  21. Question 21 of 30

    Who wrote the novel Les Misérables?
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    Answer: B. Victor Hugo

    Victor Hugo published Les Misérables in 1862. He is buried in the Panthéon.

  22. Question 22 of 30

    Between which ages is education compulsory in France?
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    Answer: C. From 3 to 16

    Since 2019 education is compulsory from age 3 to 16. Young people aged 16 to 18 must also be in education, training or work.

  23. Question 23 of 30

    What is true about state (public) schools in France?
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    Answer: A. They are free and secular

    Public schools are free, secular and open to every child living in France, whatever their nationality.

  24. Question 24 of 30

    Which number do you call for urgent medical help (SAMU)?
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    Answer: C. 15

    15 reaches the SAMU for medical emergencies. 17 is the police and 18 the fire brigade.

  25. Question 25 of 30

    Which emergency number works across the whole European Union?
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    Answer: B. 112

    112 is the European emergency number. It works from any phone in every EU country.

  26. Question 26 of 30

    What is the 'carte Vitale'?
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    Answer: A. The health insurance card used to get treatment costs refunded

    The carte Vitale proves your health insurance rights and lets doctors and pharmacies send claims directly for repayment.

  27. Question 27 of 30

    What is the legal working week for a full-time employee in France?
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    Answer: A. 35 hours

    The legal working time is 35 hours a week. Hours above that are overtime and are paid more or give time off.

  28. Question 28 of 30

    What is the SMIC?
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    Answer: B. The national minimum wage

    The SMIC is the minimum hourly wage that every employer must pay adult workers.

  29. Question 29 of 30

    How much paid holiday does a full-time employee earn in a full year?
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    Answer: B. 5 weeks

    Employees earn 2.5 working days of paid leave per month worked, which makes 5 weeks a year.

  30. Question 30 of 30

    Which public body helps job seekers find work and pays unemployment benefits?
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    Answer: A. France Travail

    France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi) registers job seekers, offers support and pays unemployment benefits.

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