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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the Mayles' trees blossomed on Easter weekend?
(a) the dogwood trees
(b) the apple trees
(c) the pear trees
(d) the cherry trees

2. The Mayles began their year in Provence on what holiday?
(a) Bastille Day
(b) Easter
(c) New Year's Eve
(d) Christmas Eve

3. What was the grandfather's favorite soap opera?
(a) Dynasty
(b) Days of Our Lives
(c) Dallas
(d) Santa Barbara

4. How old is the chef of the restaurant where the Mayles dine in Lambesc?
(a) 36
(b) 70
(c) 48
(d) 80

5. What is Menicucci's wife's talent?
(a) she is the perfect housekeeper
(b) she is an excellent cook
(c) She is an accomplished soprano
(d) she plays the flute

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tony ask to do right after he arrived at the Mayles' house?

2. The Mayles' house was situated on how many acres of land?

3. What became the lead story in the local newspaper in early February?

4. What French machine does Peter Mayle first plan to use to move the large stone table?

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

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