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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Singing Toads of St. Pantaléon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mayle asserts that _________________ is the most common ailment that the French encounter.
(a) Nausea.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Mono.
(d) Hypochondria.

2. After returning home from the pharmacy with several mundane purchases--toothpaste and suntan lotion--Peter finds a brochure in his bag which discusses the problem of ___________________, which apparently is quite a prevalent condition among the French.
(a) Constipation.
(b) The Common Cold.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Pneumonia.

3. Over the next several weeks, Mayle's wife stalks the dog, who she learns spends time ______________ where it can feed off scraps.
(a) Outside a cafe.
(b) Outside her house.
(c) In a school yard.
(d) At a park.

4. Mayle takes a jab at Americans who create what?
(a) Their own lexicon for common diseases.
(b) Common diseases.
(c) Epidemics.
(d) Pandemics.

5. Where does the man allow the dog to sleep?
(a) In his garage.
(b) In his bed.
(c) On his terrace.
(d) In his backyard.

Short Answer Questions

1. How else does Mayle feel about his book signing?

2. What does Mayle regret about his book signing?

3. The language barrier provides a comedic turn when Benson is presented with what?

4. Peter receives the ______________ birthday card in his life.

5. How is the card signed?

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