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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the Mayles plan to do with the enclosed courtyard in back of their house?
(a) keep horses in it
(b) turn it into an open-air living room
(c) turn it into a tennis court-
(d) turn it into a garden

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

4. What is the man in the woods whom Peter meets wearing?
(a) a rubber boot on one food and a running shoe on the other
(b) a hat with netting
(c) shorts and a polo shirt
(d) a hunting outfit

5. What became the lead story in the local newspaper in early February?
(a) snow
(b) a beauty pageant
(c) local political campaign
(d) the opening of a gym

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Peter find after driving a half hour on his way to his friend's house?

2. From whom had the Mayles bought their bicycles?

3. What is necessary in order to buy a car in France?

4. How old is the chef of the restaurant where the Mayles dine in Lambesc?

5. What are the "Sayings of August?"

(see the answer key)

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