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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mayles' home is situated between which two villages?
(a) Amiens and Reims
(b) Menerbes and Bonnieux
(c) Cannes and Nice
(d) Nimes and Montpelier

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

3. What guide book do the Mayles become familiar with?
(a) the Fodor guide book
(b) the Gault-millau guide book
(c) the Fou guide book
(d) the Diserot guide book

4. What mountains rose up behind the house?
(a) the Alps
(b) the Caucasus
(c) the Dolomites
(d) the Luberon Mountains

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is necessary in order to buy a car in France?

2. What did Peter Mayle plan to buy to protect himself from unwanted guests?

3. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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