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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French machine does Peter Mayle first plan to use to move the large stone table?
(a) le bob
(b) la charrue
(c) la charrette
(d) le fardier

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

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

4. How many dogs accompanied the planting team?
(a) four
(b) two
(c) five
(d) three

5. Who actually does the work of cleaning the green fuzz from the Mayles' pool?
(a) Bernard
(b) Faustin
(c) Claude
(d) Gaston

Short Answer Questions

1. What season was over?

2. Where do the Mayles have lunch in Aix?

3. In Provence how many times does one kiss?

4. What had come to a standstill?

5. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?

(see the answer key)

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