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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What musical instrument does Monsieur Menicucci , the plumber, play?
(a) the violin
(b) the clarinet
(c) the cello
(d) the piano

2. What did the dogs of Provence learn to do during the cold February weather?
(a) to sleep more
(b) to eat faster
(c) to track people who got lost in the snow
(d) to skate

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

4. How lond a trip was it to go buy a loaf of bread?
(a) 45 minutes
(b) three hours
(c) one hour
(d) 2 hours

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What mountains rose up behind the house?

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

3. How old is Monsieur Menicucci?

4. Who is recommended to help the Mayles with their courtyard?

5. The Mayles' house was situated on how many acres of land?

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