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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift does Bernard, the pool man, give to the Mayles?
(a) a floating armchair
(b) some cookies his wife baked
(c) a rubber raft
(d) some fruit from his orchard

2. What happened to the elegant gathering when Vivaldi was replaced by Little Richard?
(a) The guests left in a huff.
(b) The elegant guests became loose and danced wildly.
(c) The guests protested.
(d) The guests were shocked.

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

4. What were the pieges a feu that Massot threatened to use against the Germans?
(a) concealed snares that exploded when disturbed
(b) stink bombs
(c) nets that entangled the legs
(d) signs warning that it was private property

5. Where do the people of Provence go every Sunday?
(a) to the mountains
(b) to the sea shore
(c) to the movies
(d) to the market

Short Answer Questions

1. Once seated, what does the student do?

2. What did Faustin decide should replace the melon field?

3. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?

4. What were the Mayles given after they had donated blood?

5. Who shows up at the Mayles' house just as they are about to sit down to dinner?

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