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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The euphoria of bicycling lasted until what?
(a) they became very thirsty
(b) they began the climb up to Bonnieux
(c) they became ravenously hungry
(d) they started to get over-heated

3. What game do the Mayles play at the end of July?
(a) a game of golf
(b) a game of boules
(c) a game of tennis
(d) a game of croquet

4. How did Tony behave with the French property agent?
(a) He was quite polite and attentive.
(b) He asked the agent many questions.
(c) He flattered her.
(d) He behaved as if she wasn't there and spoke derogatorily.

5. What did Faustin do in the winter?
(a) He was a tour guide
(b) He worked in a restaurant
(c) He was a traveling slaughterer
(d) He wrote for the local newspaper

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the tile-layer?

2. What provided a final confirmation that warmer weather had arrived?

3. What was the grandfather's favorite soap opera?

4. Why did the Mayles neglect visiting many of the tourist locations in Provence?

5. What happens during the outside buffet at the party?

(see the answer key)

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