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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe time in Provence
(a) It passes quickly.
(b) Punctuality is important.
(c) It drags on and on.
(d) It's elastic.

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

3. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?
(a) the dogwood tree
(b) the pear tree
(c) the almond tree
(d) the apple tree

4. A car full of tourists from what country wanted to picnic on the Mayles' property?
(a) Germany
(b) Switzerland
(c) England
(d) Ireland

5. How lond a trip was it to go buy a loaf of bread?
(a) 45 minutes
(b) one hour
(c) 2 hours
(d) three hours

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What provided a final confirmation that warmer weather had arrived?

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

5. The January meal the Mayles were invited to started with what food?

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