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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Mayles neglect visiting many of the tourist locations in Provence?
(a) They didn't want to mingle with the tourists.
(b) They felt the tourist locations were too expensive.
(c) The fell ill with the flu.
(d) They were busy studying the rituals and customs of the people of Provence.

2. What were the local friends of the Mayles recovering from in September?
(a) the flu
(b) a surfeit of guests
(c) the summer heat
(d) the storm that hit in August

3. The Mayles are surprised at the French fondness for what?
(a) American music
(b) fast food
(c) guns
(d) Shakespeare

4. 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.

5. How did the hunters find a lost dog?
(a) They had a special dog whistle.
(b) They went out and called their names.
(c) They left a scrap of sacking or a cushion with the kennel scent on it in the woods.
(d) They waited til the dog found their truck or car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrived to inspect what the planting team had done?

2. At the hall where the Mayles and most of the town are donating blood to a poor boy, how can you identify the people?

3. In Paris how many times does one kiss a friend when meeting him or her?

4. What did Faustin decide should replace the melon field?

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

(see the answer key)

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