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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the painter?
(a) Zanchi
(b) Penelope
(c) Mastorino
(d) Ramon

2. How many dogs accompanied the planting team?
(a) two
(b) five
(c) three
(d) four

3. The euphoria of bicycling lasted until what?
(a) they became ravenously hungry
(b) they began the climb up to Bonnieux
(c) they started to get over-heated
(d) they became very thirsty

4. What mountains rose up behind the house?
(a) the Alps
(b) the Caucasus
(c) the Dolomites
(d) the Luberon Mountains

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What pets did the family take with them?

2. What occupation does Tony, the Englishman , have?

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

4. How many people were on the planting team?

5. What was the specialty of the hostess where the Mayles were invited for dinner?

(see the answer key)

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