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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the party that the Mayles attended in Gordes?
(a) an informal swim party
(b) a birthday party
(c) a very formal dinner party
(d) an anniversary party

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

3. What was the surprising thing about Monsieur Bagnois, the floor-cleaner?
(a) He weighed 400 pounds
(b) He was a gourmet
(c) He was originally from India
(d) He had 17 children

4. What did Massot find that proved to him that Germans had camped in the park?
(a) a German/French pocket dictionary
(b) two empty sardine cans and a wine bottle
(c) bananna peels
(d) cigarette wrappers

5. What kind of bird is in the story Massot tells?
(a) a pigeon
(b) a sparrow
(c) a cockerel
(d) a parrot

Short Answer Questions

1. What did one thick-set old man with a florid nose ask the nurse when she couldn't prick the tough skin of his thumb?

2. Who is rumored to have bought a house in Provence?

3. Where do the Mayles have lunch in Aix?

4. What did Monsieur Menicucci think Mozart could also have been besides being a composer?

5. Describe time in Provence

(see the answer key)

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