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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is recommended to help the Mayles with their courtyard?
(a) Henri
(b) Maurice
(c) Pierre
(d) Pierrot

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

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

4. What saved the Mayles from having to have more drinks after the meal?
(a) a baby crying
(b) the dog
(c) the cat
(d) a sudden drop in the temperature

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What produced a noise like nuts and bolts clattering in a tin?

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

3. How many dogs accompanied the planting team?

4. What activity followed the luncheon Monsieur and Madame Menicucci attended?

5. What was the specialty of the hostess where the Mayles were invited for dinner?

(see the answer key)

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