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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What became the lead story in the local newspaper in early February?
(a) the opening of a gym
(b) local political campaign
(c) a beauty pageant
(d) snow

2. Who started calling the Mayles in February?
(a) the former owners of the house
(b) friends from England who wanted to visit them.
(c) neighbors who wanted to help with the renovation
(d) the local newspaper

3. Who has to be consulted before the final sale of a house can be made?
(a) the real estate agent
(b) all the owners
(c) the future neighbors
(d) the local police

4. How much did Massot feel his house was worth?
(a) 200 thousand francs
(b) 500 thousand francs
(c) a half a million francs
(d) a million francs

5. Why does Monsieur Menicucci invite Peter to his house?
(a) to show off his children and their talents
(b) to hear him play the clarinet
(c) to have lunch
(d) to view his wide array of heating devices and to meet his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the French housewife differ from others when she goes to market?

2. Who on the work team owns a cocker spaniel?

3. Who is the painter?

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

5. The Mayles began their year in Provence on what holiday?

(see the answer key)

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