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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Monsieur Aude?
(a) a local painter
(b) a stone sculptor
(c) an iron artist
(d) a local chef

2. A car full of tourists from what country wanted to picnic on the Mayles' property?
(a) England
(b) Germany
(c) Ireland
(d) Switzerland

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

4. Which goats were supposed to do well in the race?
(a) The ones who made the most droppings before the race.
(b) the goats who had a special diet of herbs
(c) the youngest goats
(d) the goats that the local priest had blessed

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a toilette a la Turque?

2. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?

3. What did the local advertising industry do to influence and attract people?

4. How long did the drive to Peter's friend's house take?

5. What did the dogs discover on their morning walk?

(see the answer key)

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