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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had come to a standstill?
(a) calls from England
(b) work on the house
(c) visits from neighbors
(d) the Mayles dining in restaurants

2. How many fountains are there along the length of the main street in Aix?
(a) three
(b) six
(c) one large one
(d) four

3. The Mayles are surprised at the French fondness for what?
(a) guns
(b) fast food
(c) American music
(d) Shakespeare

4. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?
(a) included in salads
(b) broiled with fish
(c) baked with chicken breasts
(d) baked in omelettes

5. How long do the students at the cafe keep their sunglasses on?
(a) until the waiter arrives
(b) the whole time they're at the cafe
(c) until an acquaintance is identified at one of the tables.
(d) until the sun goes down

Short Answer Questions

1. What French machine does Peter Mayle first plan to use to move the large stone table?

2. How many people move the stone table into the courtyard?

3. What did the Mayles' lawyer friend object to in Provence?

4. How did the hunters find a lost dog?

5. Once seated, what does the student do?

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