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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's favorite letter was the one addressed to whom?
(a) The "Best Writer in Provence."
(b) The "English Writer in Provence."
(c) The "Funny Writer in Provence."
(d) The "Strange Writer in Provence."

2. The man explains that the toads are dormant and hidden where?
(a) In incubators.
(b) In the pond.
(c) In his home.
(d) In the soil.

3. One day at __________, Peter overhears two men discussing whether toads can sing.
(a) On the bus.
(b) Work.
(c) In a park.
(d) A cafe.

4. Mayle's wife spots a man walking down the road to _______________ with a large dog at his side.
(a) Ménerbes.
(b) Marseilles.
(c) Nice.
(d) Paris.

5. Mayle meets up with a neighbor named Massot who shares his distrust of what?
(a) French doctors.
(b) French police officers.
(c) French chefs.
(d) French drivers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finally reaching the picnic area in what appears to be ____________________, the party finds a table for ten set under a sprawling oak tree, replete with starched white linen, silverware and ice buckets.

2. Why is this couple allowed to see the dog?

3. 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.

4. Over the next several weeks, Mayle's wife stalks the dog, who she learns spends time ______________ where it can feed off scraps.

5. How does Peter feel about his discoveries?

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