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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?
(a) the dogwood tree
(b) the apple tree
(c) the pear tree
(d) the almond tree

2. What became the lead story in the local newspaper in early February?
(a) the opening of a gym
(b) local political campaign
(c) a beauty pageant
(d) snow

3. Who actually does the work of cleaning the green fuzz from the Mayles' pool?
(a) Bernard
(b) Claude
(c) Gaston
(d) Faustin

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Provencal stew the Mayles wanted to make?

2. Who arrived to inspect what the planting team had done?

3. What animals used to destroy the melon field?

4. What had come to a standstill?

5. Who is the architect?

(see the answer key)

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