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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?
(a) the almond tree
(b) the dogwood tree
(c) the apple tree
(d) the pear tree

2. What were the merchants Peter encountered on his visit to this friend like?
(a) prosperous and friendly
(b) determined to please you
(c) unfriendly and eager to take your money
(d) staid and old-fashioned

3. What gift does Bernard, the pool man, give to the Mayles?
(a) some cookies his wife baked
(b) a rubber raft
(c) a floating armchair
(d) some fruit from his orchard

4. How does the French housewife differ from others when she goes to market?
(a) She squeezes, sniffs and pokes the produce.
(b) She looks over everything that is for sale first before buying.
(c) She steals anything she can.
(d) She asks if there are any samples to taste.

5. Who is the Mayles' guest who is disaster-prone?
(a) Lydia
(b) Tony
(c) Pierre
(d) Bennett

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who helps Peter stock his wine cellar?

3. Who started calling the Mayles in February?

4. What did Massot say to Peter that was uncharacteristic of him?

5. What terrible story did Faustin tell about a fire near Grase?

(see the answer key)

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