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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mainly Dry Periods, with Scattered Fires.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Peter feel about the food placed before him?
(a) He wonders what it is.
(b) He does not like it.
(c) He is not impressed by it.
(d) He is unable to resist it.

2. As soon as the young man, Benson, steps off the train, he claims to be deathly ill with what?
(a) The flu.
(b) Swine flu.
(c) Mono.
(d) A cold.

3. What does Mayle fear about the festival?
(a) Not dressing appropriately.
(b) Being late to his book signing.
(c) Running into celebrities.
(d) His book signing will be a disaster.

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

5. Alain tells Peter about an upcoming charity event where what will be prepared?
(a) The largest truffle souffle in history.
(b) The largest truffle stew in history.
(c) The largest truffle omelet in history.
(d) The largest truffle pie in history.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Peter pray?

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

3. How else does Mayle feel about his book signing?

4. British writer Peter Mayle is living in the Provence region of ____________.

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

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