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

2. Mayle picks up _______________ visitor at the railway station.
(a) A French.
(b) An Italian.
(c) An English.
(d) An American.

3. The language barrier provides a comedic turn when Benson is presented with what?
(a) A large bottle of syrupy medicine.
(b) A small bottle of pills.
(c) A large medication wrapped in foil.
(d) A large syringe.

4. 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) The Common Cold.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Constipation.

5. The party will be held in picturesque ______________ and the guests will arrive by horse and carriage provided by local chef and friend, Maurice, who will also be providing the gourmet food.
(a) Paris.
(b) Nice.
(c) Lubéron.
(d) Monaco.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The card has his age in ____________ numerals.

3. Mayle takes a jab at Americans who create what?

4. How does the book store owner surprise Mayle?

5. How does Peter feel about this toad story?

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