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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the weather like in October?
(a) It was extremely hot and humid.
(b) It snowed.
(c) The days were warm enough for swimming , the nigths cool enough for a fire.
(d) It was bitterly cold.

2. Why did the Mayles neglect visiting many of the tourist locations in Provence?
(a) The fell ill with the flu.
(b) They didn't want to mingle with the tourists.
(c) They were busy studying the rituals and customs of the people of Provence.
(d) They felt the tourist locations were too expensive.

3. What takes place at the Mayles' house in August?
(a) Many visitors arrive
(b) A television set is installed.
(c) Major renovation work begins again
(d) The Mayles have a lot of parties

4. Why was the Mayles' friend looking ill at ease when they found him at the dinner?
(a) He wasn't feeling well.
(b) He had dropped food on his tie making a large stain.
(c) There was no bar and no alcohol in sight.
(d) He feared giving a speech.

5. When the Mayles finally see Santa Claus what is he doing?
(a) smoking
(b) receiving Christmas wish lists from the children
(c) giving out tiny token presents
(d) taking children on his lap

Short Answer Questions

1. After talking with Bernard what do the Mayles decide to do?

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

3. Why can't the meter reader read the Mayles' meter?

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

5. The Mayles received a copy of which magazine in the mail?

(see the answer key)

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