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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the insurance agent dressed?
(a) like a country gentleman
(b) like a laborer
(c) like a performer from Las Vegas
(d) like a banker

2. What takes place at the Mayles' house in August?
(a) The Mayles have a lot of parties
(b) Major renovation work begins again
(c) A television set is installed.
(d) Many visitors arrive

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

4. What did the Mayles' lawyer friend object to in Provence?
(a) the bad manners of the people
(b) the heavy accent in Provence
(c) the high price of food
(d) men kissing each other

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What mountains rose up behind the house?

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

5. What do some cyclists slip inside their shorts to cushion their tail bones?

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