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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What pets did the family take with them?
(a) 2 dogs
(b) a monkey and a parakeet
(c) a bird and a cat
(d) 2 cats

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal had Monsieur Massot shot?

2. The Mayles' home is situated between which two villages?

3. How lond a trip was it to go buy a loaf of bread?

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

5. The January meal the Mayles were invited to started with what food?

(see the answer key)

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