1. Inferior Italian________________ are often passed off as the superior French ones.
(a) Perfume.
(b) Coins.
(c) Truffles.
(d) Jewelry.

2. The man takes Peter to a shed in his backyard that has a back wall made of soil and is equipped with what?
(a) A CD player.
(b) Cameras.
(c) Toad food.
(d) A microphone hanging from the ceiling.

3. Mayle's wife decides to have a picnic for Peter's __________ birthday.
(a) Sixtieth.
(b) Fiftieth.
(c) Thirtieth.
(d) Fortieth.

4. How does Peter feel about this toad story?
(a) He is annoyed.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is skeptical but intrigued.
(d) He is amused.

5. How else does Mayle feel about his book signing?
(a) He doubts anyone would be interested with all the famous names in town.
(b) He is excited about seeing his many fans at his book signing.
(c) He is worried that other writers will come to his book signing.
(d) He fears that celebrities will show up to his book signing.

Short Answer Questions

1. One man is certain that toads cannot sing while the other man claims that a man in ________________ is training some songs to sing for the bicentennial celebration to take place on July 14th.

2. Why does Peter agree with Frank regarding his feelings of worry?

3. One day at __________, Peter overhears two men discussing whether toads can sing.

4. How does this man feel about talking with Peter?

5. Fans seek autographs from Mayle's neighbor, ____________, who is mentioned in the book as well as Monsieur Menicucci, a colorful, local plumber.

(see the answer key)

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