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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Mayles' house was situated on how many acres of land?
(a) four
(b) two
(c) six
(d) eight

3. What is necessary in order to buy a car in France?
(a) birth certificate
(b) letter of recommendation from a Frenchman
(c) marriage certificate
(d) proof of residence in France

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who on the work team owns a cocker spaniel?

4. What mountains rose up behind the house?

5. How old was the French farmhouse?

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