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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do buyers of a house in Provence try to avoid?
(a) paying the asking price of the house.
(b) paying the realtor
(c) paying the full amount of taxes on the purchase.
(d) paying the lawyer.

4. What's a good description of Massot's dogs?
(a) friendly
(b) timid
(c) gentle
(d) vicious

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What produced a noise like nuts and bolts clattering in a tin?

2. What did the Mayles plan to do with the enclosed courtyard in back of their house?

3. Why did Christian turn down the job offer?

4. What was the specialty of the hostess where the Mayles were invited for dinner?

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

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