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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) wood paneling
(c) iron
(d) stone

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

3. Who is the tile-layer?
(a) Christian
(b) Didier
(c) Trufelli
(d) Claude

4. Who is the architect?
(a) Claude
(b) Mastorino
(c) Henri
(d) Christian

5. What was the surprising thing about Monsieur Bagnois, the floor-cleaner?
(a) He was a gourmet
(b) He weighed 400 pounds
(c) He had 17 children
(d) He was originally from India

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first problem the Mayles encounter in the novel?

2. What produced a noise like nuts and bolts clattering in a tin?

3. How much did Massot feel his house was worth?

4. Why does Monsieur Menicucci invite Peter to his house?

5. What's a good description of Massot's dogs?

(see the answer key)

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