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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is recommended to help the Mayles with their courtyard?
(a) Henri
(b) Maurice
(c) Pierrot
(d) Pierre

4. How old is Monsieur Menicucci?
(a) 58
(b) 62
(c) 36
(d) 49

5. What did Faustin do in the winter?
(a) He was a tour guide
(b) He was a traveling slaughterer
(c) He wrote for the local newspaper
(d) He worked in a restaurant

Short Answer Questions

1. What musical instrument does Monsieur Menicucci , the plumber, play?

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

3. What saved the Mayles from having to have more drinks after the meal?

4. What pets did the family take with them?

5. What did the dogs of Provence learn to do during the cold February weather?

(see the answer key)

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