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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Mayles plan to do with the enclosed courtyard in back of their house?
(a) turn it into a garden
(b) turn it into an open-air living room
(c) turn it into a tennis court-
(d) keep horses in it

2. The Mayles began their year in Provence on what holiday?
(a) New Year's Eve
(b) Bastille Day
(c) Christmas Eve
(d) Easter

3. Who started calling the Mayles in February?
(a) the former owners of the house
(b) friends from England who wanted to visit them.
(c) the local newspaper
(d) neighbors who wanted to help with the renovation

4. Because it was so still in the valley in February what did Monsieur Massot say one could hear?
(a) a mouse fart
(b) a cat purring from a distance of 20 feet
(c) the snow falling
(d) the flowers coming up under the snow

5. What is Menicucci's wife's talent?
(a) she is an excellent cook
(b) she is the perfect housekeeper
(c) she plays the flute
(d) She is an accomplished soprano

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the architect?

2. What mountains rose up behind the house?

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

4. What was the surprising thing about Monsieur Bagnois, the floor-cleaner?

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

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