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Question #1

Who was responsible for modernizing the city of Paris?

A. Garnier

B. Carpeaux

C. Haussmann

D. Couture

Question #2

The creation of the grand boulevards of modern Paris were intended to...

A. make barricades less practical, facilitate the movement of troops, provide modern buildings for housing and shops

B. none of these

C. make barricades less practical, increase tourism, provide modern buildings for housing and shops

D. increase tourism, facilitate the movement of troops, provide modern buildings for housing and shops

Question #3

What was a key function of the Grand Foyer in the Paris Opera?

A. to conceal the elaborate system of pulleys used for stage sets that the Paris Opera was famous for.

B. to house a large chandelier during the performance when only the stage was illuminated.

C. to display members of the audience to one another during intermission and before and after the performance

D. to serve as an alternative stage for performances when the main stage was otherwise engaged.