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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a toilette a la Turque?
(a) a primitive restroom consisting of a hole positioned between two footrests
(b) a restroom in a grand French hotel
(c) a fancy turkish bathroom with a bidet
(d) a French restroom just like the Mayles were used to findin in England

3. How does Massot decide to discourage the Germans from camping in the national park?
(a) He sets snares in the park.
(b) He decides to shoot into the air when he sees them
(c) He decides to turn his vicious dogs on them
(d) He puts up threatening signs

4. Once seated, what does the student do?
(a) puits his/her sunglasses back on
(b) starts studying
(c) orders a coffe
(d) orders something to eat

5. Who shows up at the Mayles' house just as they are about to sit down to dinner?
(a) Faustin
(b) Tony
(c) Ted and Susan
(d) Massot

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the Cote d'Azur like when Peter visited it?

2. How many dogs accompanied the planting team?

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

4. What did the dogs of Provence learn to do during the cold February weather?

5. Who has to be consulted before the final sale of a house can be made?

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