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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fashion and Sporting Notes from the Ménerbes Dog Show.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mayles and their friend Christopher arrive early to the concert area, equipped with what?
(a) Fans.
(b) Pens and autograph books.
(c) Cushions for the seats.
(d) Binoculars.

2. Although the wise men in the village had promised rain by ____________, conditions remain dry and parched.
(a) September.
(b) July.
(c) October.
(d) August.

3. Michel shows Mayle some ancient glasses from which ______________ was served.
(a) Scotch.
(b) Whisky.
(c) Absinthe.
(d) Pastis.

4. A woman sitting nearby insists that Pavarotti does what in between songs?
(a) Drinks a gallon of water.
(b) Talks to his mother on the phone.
(c) Complains to his agent.
(d) Eats small meals.

5. 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 CD player.
(c) A microphone hanging from the ceiling.
(d) Cameras.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mayles skip the morning trials, which eliminates what?

2. Why is the Mayles' friend suspicious about the dog's pedigree?

3. In _________, the Mayle residence is threatened by the outbreak of nearby fires that eventually destroy a good portion of the surrounding forests.

4. Even though the water in the Mayle's pool is warm as soup, it attracts a herd of wild __________ one evening that back away when Boy scares them off.

5. Why does Mayle's wife bring the dog home?

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