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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Monsieur Menicucci?
(a) 36
(b) 49
(c) 62
(d) 58

2. What did the Mayles plan to do with the enclosed courtyard in back of their house?
(a) turn it into a garden
(b) keep horses in it
(c) turn it into an open-air living room
(d) turn it into a tennis court-

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

4. What is the name of the Provencal stew the Mayles wanted to make?
(a) soupe extraordinaire
(b) sans-souci
(c) souffle
(d) pebronata

5. In Provence how many times does one kiss?
(a) once on the lips
(b) not at all
(c) once on each cheek
(d) three times

Short Answer Questions

1. How many goats and drivers took part in the goat race?

2. What game do the Mayles play at the end of July?

3. How many dogs accompanied the planting team?

4. How many people move the stone table into the courtyard?

5. Why does Monsieur Menicucci invite Peter to his house?

(see the answer key)

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