What I can tell you about the nerve-wracking French citizenship interview

The most interesting part of this article were the questions (which are reasonable):

What I can tell you about the nerve-wracking French citizenship interview The Local France Briton Joanna York has just had her crucial interview as she undergoes the lengthy and paperwork heavy process of gaining French citizenship.

Here’s exactly what they asked:
What are the values of the French Republic?
How is liberty exercised in everyday life in France?
How is equality exercised in everyday life in France?
Can you define the concept of secularism in France?
Do you agree with secularism?
What does the national holiday on the 14th July commemorate?
When did the French Revolution happen?
Who was the king at the time?
Which republic are we in now?
Who was the first president of this republic?
How long is a presidential term in France?
How does voting work in France?
Why is the 11th November a national holiday?
When did the First World War begin and end?
How many countries are in the European Union?
Was France one of the founding countries?
Have you visited many places in France?
Which famous French sites have you seen?
Can you name some of France’s major rivers?

Source: What I can tell you about the nerve-wracking French citizenship interview

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Andrew blogs and tweets public policy issues, particularly the relationship between the political and bureaucratic levels, citizenship and multiculturalism. His latest book, Policy Arrogance or Innocent Bias, recounts his experience as a senior public servant in this area.

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