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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Describe time in Provence
(a) It passes quickly.
(b) Punctuality is important.
(c) It drags on and on.
(d) It's elastic.

2. What were the local friends of the Mayles recovering from in September?
(a) a surfeit of guests
(b) the storm that hit in August
(c) the flu
(d) the summer heat

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

4. How many fountains are there along the length of the main street in Aix?
(a) four
(b) three
(c) one large one
(d) six

5. Who has to be consulted before the final sale of a house can be made?
(a) all the owners
(b) the future neighbors
(c) the local police
(d) the real estate agent

Short Answer Questions

1. What season was over?

2. Whom did Peter call when there was a problem with the house or property?

3. What present do the workers give the Mayles?

4. Who is recommended to help the Mayles with their courtyard?

5. Who wrote the Provencal song they sang after the speeches?

(see the answer key)

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