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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the "Sayings of August?"
(a) folk sayings of the Provencal peasants
(b) Faustin's statements about the forest fire near Grasse
(c) Statements made by Menicucci and his men about the work they had to do.
(d) Statements made by mystified, tightfisted or apologetic visitors.

2. Where is the heating system located?
(a) in the courtyard
(b) behind the house
(c) in what used to be the donkey dormitory
(d) beside the pool

3. The Mayles received a copy of which magazine in the mail?
(a) Le Figaro
(b) Le Journal de Provence
(c) L'Expresse
(d) Ke Globule

4. What kind of bird is in the story Massot tells?
(a) a sparrow
(b) a parrot
(c) a cockerel
(d) a pigeon

5. What did one thick-set old man with a florid nose ask the nurse when she couldn't prick the tough skin of his thumb?
(a) "Do you want me to fetch the butcher?"
(b) "Are you a real nurse"
(c) "Don't you like my looks?"
(d) "Are you afraid to hurt me?"

Short Answer Questions

1. Who actually does the work of cleaning the green fuzz from the Mayles' pool?

2. How many dogs accompanied the planting team?

3. What animals used to destroy the melon field?

4. How long do the students at the cafe keep their sunglasses on?

5. Who helps Peter stock his wine cellar?

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