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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fans seek autographs from Mayle's neighbor, ____________, who is mentioned in the book as well as Monsieur Menicucci, a colorful, local plumber.
(a) Phillippe.
(b) Faustin.
(c) Louis.
(d) Pierre.

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. British writer Peter Mayle is living in the Provence region of ____________.
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

4. Mayle recalls the prolonged process he endured in order to receive what?
(a) Health insurance.
(b) The identification cards he was required to have as a foreign resident living in France.
(c) A pay check.
(d) A driver's license.

5. What does Mayle regret about his book signing?
(a) Not having more books to sell.
(b) Not having any celebrities show up.
(c) Not having brought Monsieur Menicucci along who could have better addressed questions pertaining to French toilets.
(d) Not bringing his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mayles decide that the dog needs a masculine name and call him what?

2. How does Mayle's wife feel when Mayle suggests that they should search for the owner?

3. Mayle is invited by a bookstore owner to hold a book signing in ______________ during the film festival.

4. The large shaggy animal is a stray and appears to be a French breed officially known as ______________.

5. How does the book store owner surprise Mayle?

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