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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people were on the planting team?
(a) 3 under the direction Peter Mayle
(b) 7 under the direction of Beauchier
(c) 6 under the direction of Christian
(d) 4 under the direction of Massot

2. Who actually does the work of cleaning the green fuzz from the Mayles' pool?
(a) Gaston
(b) Faustin
(c) Claude
(d) Bernard

3. What did Tony ask to do right after he arrived at the Mayles' house?
(a) He asked if he could use their bathroom.
(b) He asked if he could call London.
(c) He asked if he could lie down and take a nap.
(d) He asked if he could tour the village.

4. What did Monsieur Menicucci think was scandalous?
(a) that the government sales tax for caviar is lower than for a screw.
(b) that Truffles are so expensive.
(c) that the English people are so prim.
(d) that most Americans don't use a bidet.

5. What guide book do the Mayles become familiar with?
(a) the Fodor guide book
(b) the Diserot guide book
(c) the Gault-millau guide book
(d) the Fou guide book

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal had Monsieur Massot shot?

2. The Mayles' house was situated on how many acres of land?

3. What is the name of the Provencal stew the Mayles wanted to make?

4. Lengthy discussions were held between which two people during the planting?

5. What became the lead story in the local newspaper in early February?

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