Free French Audiobook and Quiz to Check Your Understanding: Special Lupin

If you're captivated by the Netflix series "Lupin" and eager to delve deeper into the world of the gentleman thief, we have an exciting resource for you! The audiobook "Les Aventures d'Arsène Lupin" by Maurice Leblanc is tailored for B1 level French learners, making it an excellent tool to enhance your language skills while enjoying thrilling adventures.

About the Book:

This edition is part of the "Lire en Français Facile" (LFF) collection by Hachette FLE, which offers simplified versions of classic French literature.

"Les Aventures d'Arsène Lupin" includes three captivating stories that introduce you to the cunning and charismatic world of Arsène Lupin.

The book also features a pedagogical dossier at the end, providing activities to reinforce reading and listening comprehension, as well as vocabulary exercises to deepen your understanding.

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Accessing the Audiobook:

To give you a taste of this captivating resource, I’m sharing the PDF version of Chapter 1, along with all the audio recordings of the first adventure, Le Collier de la Reine.

The audiobook is divided into three parts:

1. Introduction

2. Chapitre 1: Le mystère du débarras

3. Chapitre 2: Le jeune Raoul

This will allow you to immerse yourself in the narrative style and evaluate if it suits your learning level.

Don’t forget to check out the quiz at the end of the article to test your understanding of Chapter 1. For an added challenge, try answering the questions without referring to the PDF!

Arsène Lupin Extrait B1.pdf

Download PDF • 4.92MB

For the complete experience, including all three adventures and the accompanying exercises, I encourage you to purchase the full book. ^^

It's available on Amazon or through the publisher's official website here.

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QUIZ: TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF CHAPTER 1

Listen to chapter 1: "Le mystère du débarras" and answer the questions below.

Post your answers in the comments so I can check them for you! 😊

First Listening: General comprehension

1. Who is often invited to recount Arsène Lupin's adventures?

   1. Madame de la Marque

   2. The young women in the neighborhood

   3. The narrator

   4. Arsène Lupin

      
      

2. Why do the Dreux-Soubise family treasure the necklace so much? (2 answers)

   1. It reminds them of their childhood.

   2. It is a historical piece of jewelry.

   3. It contains extremely rare diamonds.

   4. It is tied to their social prestige.

      
      

3. What happens after the countess returns from the ball with her necklace? (2 answers)

   1. She immediately takes it to the bank.

   2. The count stores it in a small adjoining room.

   3. The necklace is stolen during the night.

   4. The countess decides to wear it again.

      
      

4. Why are Henriette and her son living with the Dreux-Soubise family? (2 answers)

   1. They are close relatives of the count.

   2. They were invited by Commissioner Valorbe.

   3. Henriette lost her husband and is in a difficult situation.

   4. She works as a servant and seamstress for the countess.

      
      

5. How does the countess react toward Henriette after the necklace is stolen? (2 answers)

   1. She supports her.

   2. She becomes hostile toward her.

   3. She offers her a more comfortable room.

   4. She accuses her of the theft.

      
      

Second Listening: Detailed comprehension

6. What is unique about the window in the room where the necklace is kept? (2 answers)

   1. It is hidden behind a piece of furniture.

   2. It cannot be opened from either the inside or the outside.

   3. It is sealed with an iron mesh.

   4. It is directly accessible from the street.

      
      

7. When the judge takes over the commissioner's investigation, what steps does he take to investigate the theft? (3 answers)

   1. He immediately closes the case.

   2. He examines the lock and the window.

   3. He thoroughly inspects the small courtyard.

   4. He questions all the servants.

      
      

8. Why does the judge eventually close the case of the necklace?

   1. The necklace is found in a pawn shop.

   2. There is not enough evidence to explain how the thief entered or exited.

   3. The Dreux-Soubise family secretly recovered their necklace.

   4. Henriette confesses to stealing the necklace.

      
      

9. What happens after Henriette leaves the Dreux-Soubise family?

   1. The countess sends her an envelope containing money.

   2. Henriette writes a letter of thanks to the countess.

   3. Henriette is accused of theft again.

   4. Henriette remarries a wealthy man.

      
      

Third Listening: Analysis and reflection

10. In your opinion, who might be sending Henriette the envelopes containing money?

    1. The count

    2. The countess

    3. A secret admirer

    4. Arsène Lupin

       
       

11. How does the description of the theft and the events surrounding the necklace reflect Arsène Lupin’s mysterious universe? (2 answers)

    1. The theft is sophisticated and seems impossible to explain.

    2. After months of investigation the mystery remains unsolved.

    3. The thief is identified from the beginning.

    4. The investigation ends with a twist and finally the truth comes out.

       
       

12. Why do you think the countess becomes hostile toward Henriette after the necklace is stolen? (2 answers)

    1. She has proof that Henriette is guilty.

    2. She suffers from a loss of trust in everyone.

    3. Henriette is an easy target to accuse.

    4. She thinks Henriette and the count are having an affair.