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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the dogs of Provence learn to do during the cold February weather?
(a) to eat faster
(b) to sleep more
(c) to track people who got lost in the snow
(d) to skate

2. How much did Massot feel his house was worth?
(a) a million francs
(b) 500 thousand francs
(c) 200 thousand francs
(d) a half a million francs

3. Lengthy discussions were held between which two people during the planting?
(a) one of the men and his wife
(b) two people working side by side
(c) the two people farthest away from each other
(d) the two closest friends

4. At the hall where the Mayles and most of the town are donating blood to a poor boy, how can you identify the people?
(a) by their hats
(b) by their names
(c) by their grooming
(d) by their footwear

5. How many fountains are there along the length of the main street in Aix?
(a) four
(b) three
(c) six
(d) one large one

Short Answer Questions

1. The euphoria of bicycling lasted until what?

2. What is the first problem the Mayles encounter in the novel?

3. In Provence how many times does one kiss?

4. Where did the Mayles purchase their bicycles?

5. Who has to be consulted before the final sale of a house can be made?

(see the answer key)

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