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Who was George Sand?
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Correct answer: A 19th-century writer who defended women’s rights. George Sand was an important writer of the 19th century. She was known for her social commitment and her defence of women’s rights. Her most famous novels include La Mare au Diable, Consuelo and Indiana.
Sources: Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les auteurs (2/3)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ An actress of classical French theatreUne comédienne du théâtre classique françaisThis option does not match the fact sheet: George Sand is a writer known for her social commitment.
- ✓ A 19th-century writer who defended women’s rightsUne écrivaine du 19e siècle défendant les droits des femmesCorrect answer. George Sand was an important writer of the 19th century. She was known for her social commitment and her defence of women’s rights. Her most famous novels include La Mare au Diable, Consuelo and Indiana.
- ✗ A poet known for Les Fleurs du MalUne poétesse connue pour Les Fleurs du MalLes Fleurs du Mal is a collection by Baudelaire, not by George Sand.
- ✗ A French painter of the 17th centuryUne peintre française du 17e siècleGeorge Sand is a writer of the 19th century, not the 17th.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Qui était George Sand ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Qui était George Sand ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Patrimoine français : des artistes emblématiques parmi les auteurs (2/3)” (French).
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