Three French Hens Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sleep with her tonight

Without delving into the obvious absurdity of the request, it's clear that Suzette is a depraved chicken. Probably comes from being cooped up with other chickens all the time. The french phrase "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?" literally translates to "will you sleep with me, tonight?" Fortunately you don't need to understand much of French to get the basis of the request.

The line has been used countless times in film and music, even being perhaps the most catchy, famous lyric from "Lady Marmalade", the highest-charting song from Baz Luhrmann's 2001 musical "Moulin Rouge!" It was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, losing to "A Beautiful Mind".

Answer: Clapping your hands

'The Chicken Dance' is popular at parties because of its relative easiness; almost anyone can take part without having to learn precise movements or work with a partner. It begins by opening and closing both hands like bird beaks, then flapping your arms like chicken wings before wiggling to the ground and clapping your hands in beat with the song. It's a fairly repetitive dance; it's not too technical by any means.

Originally composed in the 1950s it has since become a fad dance along the likes of the "Macarena", "The Cha-Cha Slide", and "Y.M.C.A." It has no lyrics.
Unfortunately, Cosette was looking forward to a waltz. Shame.

Answer: Cassette

A cassette is an audio tape containing a magnetic strip used to record and play music or audio of other sorts. For a time, it was the predominant means of distributing music, at least until the CD succeeded it on the market. Cassette decks are still available for cars and as standalone devices, but they have since become outdated and essentially obsolete. With the advent of enhanced home computers, CD recording/burning became the norm and cassettes fell by the wayside.

As for Annette's other names, they're all of French origin. You may remember a certain Marie Antoinette; Yvette also happens to be the name of a river in France.

Answer: The Artist

"The Artist", directed in 2011 by Michel Hazanavicius, starred Jean Dujardin as a silent film star. The movie was critically acclaimed, becoming the first black and white silent film to win Best Picture (at the Oscars) in ages. It also featured a dog named Uggie who got famous in his own right.

"Breathless", or "À bout de souffle", was directed by Godard in 1960 and has since been recognized as one of the most influential French New Wave releases ever produced. It starred Jean-Paul Belmondo.

"Les Diaboliques" was a thriller from 1955 directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
"Port of Shadows", or "Le Quai des brumes", was a 1938 release filmed by Marcel Carné. A film noir with poetic realist elements, it paved the way for many later releases in the noir canon. It also featured a small dog, like Uggie.

Answer: Bayeux

Bayeux is in the northwest of France and is perhaps best-known for the Bayeux Tapestries, an historical art piece made nearly ten centuries ago. Found in the Normandy region of France, the city also happens to rest on the Aure River. Because of Bayeux's proximity to the coast and Normandy proper, it's also home to museums dedicated to soldiers killed in World War I and II.

Épernay is in Northern France and is known for being a leading city for champagne production. Cannes, home of the famous film festival, is in the southeast of France on the Mediterranean. Toulouse is in the southwest.

Answer: No

Not at all, in fact. A cooper makes barrels for a living. These hens have got it all mixed up.

Someone who makes a chicken coop would likely be a farmer or a carpenter of some sort; the coop is otherwise known as the hen house and is typically where the hens lay their eggs and roost for the night. It is often said that when someone is uncomfortable with being confined to their house that they are "cooped up". If someone "flies the coop", they're escaping something. Hens can't really fly for long distances. People can't either. Unless they're in a plane. But I guess the same applies to chickens.

Answer: H5N1

H5N1, also known as the Avian Flu, is a recurring bug that attacks birds and humans. It also happens to be one of the deadlier flu strains out there. Like Swine Flu (H1N1) and others, Bird Flu comes and goes in waves. It may disappear for several years before a resurgence. It's characterized by sinus infections and respiratory issues-- it often features a bad cough, sore throat, and phlegm. The further into the lungs the disease gets, the worse it can be for recovery. In third-world countries, this flu can be fatal.

Don't be surprised if you don't meet Odette.

Answer: Emperor Penguin

Although penguin eggs are small when you compare them to penguins, they're the biggest of these birds. Hummingbirds are typically the smallest (of all birds); their eggs barely scratch a centimeter in diameter. Most people know that ostriches have the largest eggs. The rest fall in between. Blue jays and chickens share similar egg sizes, but some hens are also apt to lay larger eggs.
Penguins tend to lay a couple of eggs at a time, keeping them warm during freezing cold months to hatch them and raise their young. Haven't you seen "March of the Penguins"?

You're not too sure about the criteria for the 'best' eggs, but you're sure there's something there.

Answer: On his head

A rooster comb is a small growth on the top of the bird's head; it's usually red but can differ depending on the bird. A rooster is a male version of a hen and is well known for its 'cock-a-doodle-doo' cry. You may have heard one early in the morning, before sunrise. You may have not. The comb isn't a typical comb; roosters don't need to brush their hair (they don't have hair). Hens also have combs (so do turkeys, actually) but none as pronounced as the rooster. Their use is not fully known.

But ooooOOOoooo...Cosette, tell us more! Scandalous!

Answer: Annette's

Perhaps you should be worried for Annette. The cassoulet is a French dish containing white beans, pork, and either goose or duck. Annette probably doesn't actually like the dish...or she's weirder than she let on. Cosette's favourite food, baguette, is simply a loaf of bread. Suzette seems to enjoy ratatouille, a tossed, sauteed vegetable dish originally from Nice.

Sure, this would all make a great meal, but not for a chicken. Chicken actually factors into a number of great French dishes. Coq au vin, for instance, is a dish made with rooster and red wine. Delicious!