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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the road to Aix characterized?
(a) It's a winding road along the sea coast.
(b) It's a country road through the farmland.
(c) It's a modern highway and a direct route.
(d) It's a narrow, corkscrew road through the mountains.

2. Which goats were supposed to do well in the race?
(a) The ones who made the most droppings before the race.
(b) the youngest goats
(c) the goats who had a special diet of herbs
(d) the goats that the local priest had blessed

3. How many goats and drivers took part in the goat race?
(a) 10
(b) 6
(c) 12
(d) 8

4. What did Tony ask to do right after he arrived at the Mayles' house?
(a) He asked if he could call London.
(b) He asked if he could lie down and take a nap.
(c) He asked if he could use their bathroom.
(d) He asked if he could tour the village.

5. How far did they have to move the stone table to get it into the courtyard?
(a) 750 feet
(b) 500 feet
(c) 15 yards
(d) 12 yards

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?

2. What musical instrument does Monsieur Menicucci , the plumber, play?

3. What animals used to destroy the melon field?

4. What were the merchants Peter encountered on his visit to this friend like?

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

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