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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did one thick-set old man with a florid nose ask the nurse when she couldn't prick the tough skin of his thumb?
(a) "Do you want me to fetch the butcher?"
(b) "Are you a real nurse"
(c) "Don't you like my looks?"
(d) "Are you afraid to hurt me?"

2. Who started calling the Mayles in February?
(a) the former owners of the house
(b) neighbors who wanted to help with the renovation
(c) friends from England who wanted to visit them.
(d) the local newspaper

3. What kind of bird is in the story Massot tells?
(a) a parrot
(b) a sparrow
(c) a pigeon
(d) a cockerel

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

5. What make of car was in the first automobile accident Peter encountered in Provence?
(a) a Volkswagen
(b) a Jaguar
(c) a Mercedes
(d) a Peugeot

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the Mayles do immediately when they return home from their bicycle trip?

3. A car full of tourists from what country wanted to picnic on the Mayles' property?

4. In Provence how many times does one kiss?

5. What activity followed the luncheon Monsieur and Madame Menicucci attended?

(see the answer key)

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