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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprise gift do the Mayles receive?
(a) some canned tomatoes
(b) a cap full of mushrooms complete with a recipe for preparing them
(c) a box of home-made preserves
(d) a round of the local cheese and a loaf of delicious peasant bread

2. What animal had Monsieur Massot shot?
(a) a groundhog
(b) a squirrel
(c) a fox
(d) a rabbit

3. What did the dogs of Provence learn to do during the cold February weather?
(a) to eat faster
(b) to sleep more
(c) to track people who got lost in the snow
(d) to skate

4. What was the specialty of the hostess where the Mayles were invited for dinner?
(a) leg of lamb
(b) A casserole of rabbit crivet
(c) stuffed roast pig
(d) cheddar quiche

5. How did Tony behave with the French property agent?
(a) He flattered her.
(b) He was quite polite and attentive.
(c) He behaved as if she wasn't there and spoke derogatorily.
(d) He asked the agent many questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What provided a final confirmation that warmer weather had arrived?

2. How many bakers are listed in the yellow pages in Cavaillon?

3. What pets did the family take with them?

4. Who advises the Mayles about olive oil?

5. What happened to the elegant gathering when Vivaldi was replaced by Little Richard?

(see the answer key)

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