FRANÇAIS 4 Second Semester Reading Final Study Guide: Women of the French Revolution

Course and Document Identification

  • Course Title: FRANÇAIS 44 (French 44).
  • Assessment Period: Second Semester Reading Final.
  • Document Type: Study Guide.
  • Update Status: This guide was last updated in Spring 20222022.

Examination Task Description and Format

  • Primary Task: Students will be provided with an article written in French.
  • Article Subject Matter: The text discusses key women involved in the French Revolution and details the specific roles they played during this historical era.
  • Question Format: There will be multiple choice questions based on the article.
  • Question Language: Although the source article is in French, the questions and response options will be provided in English.
  • Grading and Point Value: The exam is worth a total of 2020 points.

Key Historical Figures to Study

  • Théroigne de Méricourt: A significant female figure of the French Revolution whose actions and contributions are featured in the reading material.
  • Olympe de Gouge: A pivotal woman in the Revolutionary period who will be a subject of the multiple choice assessment (Note: Transcript spelling is "Gouge").
  • Charlotte Corday: A key historical individual whose role in the revolution is highlighted for the exam.