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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Monsieur X have a pig for this reason?
(a) Pigs are funny.
(b) Pigs have a much keener sense of smell than do dogs.
(c) He likes pigs.
(d) Pigs are smarter than dogs.

2. Peter combs the paper during the time leading up to Bastille Day. What does he find?
(a) An entire edition about the singing toads.
(b) Only a small article about the singing toads.
(c) Nothing about the singing toads.
(d) A large article about the singing toads.

3. Mayle's wife decides to have a picnic for Peter's __________ birthday.
(a) Thirtieth.
(b) Sixtieth.
(c) Fiftieth.
(d) Fortieth.

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

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) Cameras.
(b) A microphone hanging from the ceiling.
(c) Toad food.
(d) A CD player.

6. Doing more detective work, she soon learns that the dog is staying at a man's house where?
(a) In a nearby neighborhood.
(b) In the mountains.
(c) In the city.
(d) In the forest.

7. The man explains that the toads are dormant and hidden where?
(a) In the soil.
(b) In incubators.
(c) In his home.
(d) In the pond.

8. Mayle reminds his wife that he __________ picnics, based on his experiences in London.
(a) Does not mind.
(b) Loves.
(c) Hates.
(d) Does not care for.

9. The card has his age in ____________ numerals.
(a) Large white.
(b) Small white.
(c) Large black.
(d) Small black.

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

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

12. For what does Monsieur X use a pig?
(a) Entertainment.
(b) To sniff out truffles.
(c) Breeding.
(d) Hunting turkeys.

13. Why is the Mayles' friend suspicious about the dog's pedigree?
(a) He is unusually small.
(b) He is unusually large.
(c) His ears are unusually large.
(d) His coat is unusually curly.

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

15. What is his card?
(a) A lifted metal speed limit sign.
(b) A post-it note.
(c) An origami flower.
(d) A Hallmark card.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the guests do when they reach Maurice's restaurant?

2. In ______________, Peter decides to travel to the small town of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the wine country.

3. The diners manage to polish off most of the ___________, with the help of Andre.

4. Alain tells Peter about an upcoming charity event where what will be prepared?

5. Why does Mayle have to take Benson a second time to a pharmacy?

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