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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the specialty of the hostess where the Mayles were invited for dinner?
(a) cheddar quiche
(b) A casserole of rabbit crivet
(c) leg of lamb
(d) stuffed roast pig

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. Why does Monsieur Menicucci invite Peter to his house?
(a) to hear him play the clarinet
(b) to show off his children and their talents
(c) to have lunch
(d) to view his wide array of heating devices and to meet his wife

4. Who is the painter?
(a) Zanchi
(b) Ramon
(c) Mastorino
(d) Penelope

5. What animals used to destroy the melon field?
(a) wild boars
(b) ground hogs
(c) rabbits
(d) moles

Short Answer Questions

1. Because it was so still in the valley in February what did Monsieur Massot say one could hear?

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

3. What had come to a standstill?

4. Where do the people of Provence go every Sunday?

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

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