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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mainly Dry Periods, with Scattered Fires.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The local _________________ are in great demand and becoming quite wealthy.
(a) Real estate agents.
(b) Business owners.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Farmers.

2. How else does Mayle feel about his book signing?
(a) He fears that celebrities will show up to his book signing.
(b) He is worried that other writers will come to his book signing.
(c) He is excited about seeing his many fans at his book signing.
(d) He doubts anyone would be interested with all the famous names in town.

3. What does Peter do with Massot's plan?
(a) He modifies it.
(b) He accepts it.
(c) He laughs at it.
(d) He rejects it.

4. Even though the water in the Mayle's pool is warm as soup, it attracts a herd of wild __________ one evening that back away when Boy scares them off.
(a) Boars.
(b) Horses.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Bears.

5. He was invited by his friend, Michel, ________________, to visit the famous wine caves of the region.
(a) A grape grower.
(b) A winery owner.
(c) A wine lover.
(d) A professional wine taster.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mayle's wife feel when Mayle suggests that they should search for the owner?

2. The peasants often prove to be ___________________________ their sophisticated buyers.

3. The party will be held in picturesque ______________ and the guests will arrive by horse and carriage provided by local chef and friend, Maurice, who will also be providing the gourmet food.

4. Mayle meets up with a neighbor named Massot who shares his distrust of what?

5. The Lubéron is described in a recent issue of American Vogue as what?

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