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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What saved the Mayles from having to have more drinks after the meal?
(a) a baby crying
(b) the dog
(c) the cat
(d) a sudden drop in the temperature

2. What's a good description of Massot's dogs?
(a) vicious
(b) timid
(c) gentle
(d) friendly

3. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?
(a) broiled with fish
(b) baked in omelettes
(c) included in salads
(d) baked with chicken breasts

4. What do the people of Provence collect in baskets in the woods?
(a) mushrooms
(b) wild flowers
(c) berries
(d) nuts

5. Who has to be consulted before the final sale of a house can be made?
(a) the local police
(b) all the owners
(c) the real estate agent
(d) the future neighbors

Short Answer Questions

1. How many bakers are listed in the yellow pages in Cavaillon?

2. What French machine does Peter Mayle first plan to use to move the large stone table?

3. What are the "Sayings of August?"

4. What occupation does Tony, the Englishman , have?

5. What did Massot say to Peter that was uncharacteristic of him?

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