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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was the French farmhouse?
(a) 4 months old
(b) 50 years old
(c) 76 years old
(d) 200 years old

2. What is the first problem the Mayles encounter in the novel?
(a) irate neighbors
(b) the Mistral
(c) homesickness
(d) high prices

3. What is the name of the Provencal stew the Mayles wanted to make?
(a) souffle
(b) soupe extraordinaire
(c) pebronata
(d) sans-souci

4. Where had Tony found a house that interested him?
(a) next to the national park
(b) near the coast
(c) in the village
(d) in the mountains

5. What did Faustin decide should replace the melon field?
(a) a flower garden
(b) a vegetable garden
(c) more grape vines
(d) a lawn

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of workmen did Tony plan to hire to work on his house?

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

3. What is as affordable in Provence as linoleum is in England?

4. Who is the tile-layer?

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

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