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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What picture in the calendar he gives Peter does the postman show him?
(a) a picture of the national forest
(b) a girl wearing two coconut shells
(c) a picture of the village under snow
(d) a picture of the the goat race Peter had witnessed

2. Where do the Mayles go to search for evidence of Christmas?
(a) Cavaillon
(b) Aix
(c) the Cote d'Azur
(d) Bonnieux

3. What did Massot say to Peter that was uncharacteristic of him?
(a) "I don't hate the Germans anymore".
(b) " I think I'll give a big party".
(c) "Nature is wearing her prettiest clothes".
(d) "I'll never cook a fox again".

4. What is the first problem the Mayles encounter in the novel?
(a) homesickness
(b) high prices
(c) irate neighbors
(d) the Mistral

5. How many dogs accompanied the planting team?
(a) two
(b) four
(c) five
(d) three

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the architect?

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

3. Where was Peter's friend's house built?

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

5. Why did Christian turn down the job offer?

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