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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Faustin, his wife and daughters use to harvest the table grapes?
(a) a prining shears
(b) scissors
(c) a special kind of knife
(d) their hands

2. Why did the Mayles neglect visiting many of the tourist locations in Provence?
(a) They didn't want to mingle with the tourists.
(b) They were busy studying the rituals and customs of the people of Provence.
(c) The fell ill with the flu.
(d) They felt the tourist locations were too expensive.

3. What did Monsieur Menicucci think was scandalous?
(a) that the English people are so prim.
(b) that most Americans don't use a bidet.
(c) that the government sales tax for caviar is lower than for a screw.
(d) that Truffles are so expensive.

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

5. The euphoria of bicycling lasted until what?
(a) they became very thirsty
(b) they started to get over-heated
(c) they began the climb up to Bonnieux
(d) they became ravenously hungry

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Peter call when there was a problem with the house or property?

2. How many fountains are there along the length of the main street in Aix?

3. How many goats and drivers took part in the goat race?

4. Why did Christian turn down the job offer?

5. Which of the Mayles' trees blossomed on Easter weekend?

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