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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is as affordable in Provence as linoleum is in England?
(a) plastic
(b) stone
(c) iron
(d) wood paneling

2. Who on the work team owns a cocker spaniel?
(a) Menicucci
(b) Didier
(c) Trufelli
(d) Ramon

3. The Mayles' home is situated between which two villages?
(a) Menerbes and Bonnieux
(b) Amiens and Reims
(c) Cannes and Nice
(d) Nimes and Montpelier

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

5. Why does Monsieur Menicucci invite Peter to his house?
(a) to hear him play the clarinet
(b) to have lunch
(c) to view his wide array of heating devices and to meet his wife
(d) to show off his children and their talents

Short Answer Questions

1. What guide book do the Mayles become familiar with?

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

3. Because it was so still in the valley in February what did Monsieur Massot say one could hear?

4. What is Menicucci's wife's talent?

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

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