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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?
(a) included in salads
(b) baked in omelettes
(c) baked with chicken breasts
(d) broiled with fish

3. What guide book do the Mayles become familiar with?
(a) the Gault-millau guide book
(b) the Fodor guide book
(c) the Fou guide book
(d) the Diserot guide book

4. What did Peter Mayle plan to buy to protect himself from unwanted guests?
(a) a gun
(b) an answering machine
(c) a book on how to say no
(d) several vicious dogs

5. Why does Monsieur Menicucci invite Peter to his house?
(a) to have lunch
(b) to show off his children and their talents
(c) to view his wide array of heating devices and to meet his wife
(d) to hear him play the clarinet

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Mayles finally see Santa Claus what is he doing?

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

3. What possession does Tony like to flaunt?

4. How many people move the stone table into the courtyard?

5. How many goats and drivers took part in the goat race?

(see the answer key)

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