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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Passing 50 Without Breaking the Speed Limit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Monaco.
(b) Paris.
(c) Lubéron.
(d) Nice.

2. Mayle is rather surprised by the level of ____________ provided for the festival.
(a) Entertainment.
(b) Security.
(c) Technology.
(d) Surprise.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. These Provencal residents __________ their newfound celebrity.

3. What is his card?

4. What does Mayle regret about his book signing?

5. The party enjoys the idyllic setting and gourmet food, and toast the guest of honor with flutes of what?

(see the answer key)

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