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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is recommended to help the Mayles with their courtyard?
(a) Pierrot
(b) Pierre
(c) Henri
(d) Maurice

2. How many people were on the planting team?
(a) 7 under the direction of Beauchier
(b) 4 under the direction of Massot
(c) 6 under the direction of Christian
(d) 3 under the direction Peter Mayle

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

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

5. What French machine does Peter Mayle first plan to use to move the large stone table?
(a) le bob
(b) la charrue
(c) la charrette
(d) le fardier

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who actually does the work of cleaning the green fuzz from the Mayles' pool?

3. What kind of bird is in the story Massot tells?

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

5. Who started calling the Mayles in February?

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