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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal had Monsieur Massot shot?
(a) a squirrel
(b) a rabbit
(c) a fox
(d) a groundhog

2. Because it was so still in the valley in February what did Monsieur Massot say one could hear?
(a) the snow falling
(b) a cat purring from a distance of 20 feet
(c) the flowers coming up under the snow
(d) a mouse fart

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

4. The January meal the Mayles were invited to started with what food?
(a) salad
(b) Aperitifs
(c) soup
(d) 3 kinds of pizza

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What's a good description of Massot's dogs?

2. What is the name of the Provencal stew the Mayles wanted to make?

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

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

5. Who on the work team owns a cocker spaniel?

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