1. Mayle keeps up with the correspondence as best he can but is truly ___________ when fans begin stopping by to get his autograph on their copies of his book.
(a) Worried.
(b) Stunned.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Anxious.

2. Mayle instantly became pen pals with whom?
(a) Many women.
(b) Many foreigners.
(c) Many writers.
(d) Many students.

3. Who gets soaked?
(a) Only Peter.
(b) The guests.
(c) Peter and his wife.
(d) No one.

4. What does Mayle regret about his book signing?
(a) Not having brought Monsieur Menicucci along who could have better addressed questions pertaining to French toilets.
(b) Not having more books to sell.
(c) Not bringing his wife.
(d) Not having any celebrities show up.

5. Mayle ____________ receiving fan mail from his readers.
(a) Enjoys.
(b) Fears.
(c) Hates.
(d) Wonders about.

Short Answer Questions

1. After returning home from the pharmacy with several mundane purchases--toothpaste and suntan lotion--Peter finds a brochure in his bag which discusses the problem of ___________________, which apparently is quite a prevalent condition among the French.

2. Fans seek autographs from Mayle's neighbor, ____________, who is mentioned in the book as well as Monsieur Menicucci, a colorful, local plumber.

3. Why does Mayle's wife bring the dog home?

4. Why does Mayle have to take Benson a second time to a pharmacy?

5. After arriving home, why does Benson ask Mayle to contact his brother?

(see the answer key)

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