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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The January meal the Mayles were invited to started with what food?
(a) Aperitifs
(b) soup
(c) salad
(d) 3 kinds of pizza

2. The Mayles' house was situated on how many acres of land?
(a) four
(b) two
(c) six
(d) eight

3. What musical instrument does Monsieur Menicucci , the plumber, play?
(a) the clarinet
(b) the cello
(c) the violin
(d) the piano

4. What is the name of the Provencal stew the Mayles wanted to make?
(a) soupe extraordinaire
(b) souffle
(c) sans-souci
(d) pebronata

5. What did Peter Mayle plan to buy to protect himself from unwanted guests?
(a) a book on how to say no
(b) a gun
(c) an answering machine
(d) several vicious dogs

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the chef of the restaurant where the Mayles dine in Lambesc?

2. What pets did the family take with them?

3. What was the grandfather's favorite soap opera?

4. Why does Monsieur Menicucci invite Peter to his house?

5. How did Tony behave with the French property agent?

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