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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the architect?
(a) Henri
(b) Christian
(c) Claude
(d) Mastorino

2. What French machine does Peter Mayle first plan to use to move the large stone table?
(a) la charrue
(b) le bob
(c) la charrette
(d) le fardier

3. What happens during the outside buffet at the party?
(a) The Mistral begins to blow.
(b) The guests watch fireworkd.
(c) Some local peasants crash the party.
(d) Some of the guests get food poisoning.

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

5. What is a toilette a la Turque?
(a) a primitive restroom consisting of a hole positioned between two footrests
(b) a fancy turkish bathroom with a bidet
(c) a restroom in a grand French hotel
(d) a French restroom just like the Mayles were used to findin in England

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does Massot feel would be the ideal year to sell his home?

2. The euphoria of bicycling lasted until what?

3. The January meal the Mayles were invited to started with what food?

4. What did Monsieur Menicucci think was scandalous?

5. How does the French housewife differ from others when she goes to market?

(see the answer key)

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