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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the local advertising industry do to influence and attract people?
(a) put flyers under windshield wipers
(b) had men walk up and down main street with sandwich boards ad signs
(c) sponsored a contest
(d) put catchy ads in the newspaper

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

3. In Paris how many times does one kiss a friend when meeting him or her?
(a) once on the lips
(b) twice
(c) three times
(d) four times, twice on each cheek alternately

4. Describe time in Provence
(a) Punctuality is important.
(b) It's elastic.
(c) It drags on and on.
(d) It passes quickly.

5. What was the grandfather's favorite soap opera?
(a) Santa Barbara
(b) Dallas
(c) Days of Our Lives
(d) Dynasty

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mayles received a copy of which magazine in the mail?

2. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?

3. What do Faustin, his wife and daughters use to harvest the table grapes?

4. What are the "Sayings of August?"

5. How did the hunters find a lost dog?

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