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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does the man allow the dog to sleep?
(a) On his terrace.
(b) In his bed.
(c) In his garage.
(d) In his backyard.

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

4. One day at __________, Peter overhears two men discussing whether toads can sing.
(a) A cafe.
(b) On the bus.
(c) Work.
(d) In a park.

5. How does Peter almost lose Michel?
(a) Michel drives so fast.
(b) Michel runs so fast.
(c) Peter starts to fall asleep.
(d) Michel is trying to lose Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mayle picks up _______________ visitor at the railway station.

2. Peter tastes samples of the various wines--_______________________.

3. Mayle takes a jab at Americans who create what?

4. 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.

5. Who gets soaked?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Peter get involved in this world of truffles?

2. How do Mayle's feelings about fan mail change over time? Why?

3. What does Peter do about the toads story? What does this reveal about Peter's personality?

4. Why is Peter's friend, Frank, worried and on edge? Should he feel this way?

5. How is Peter Mayle confused by the American visitor? How does this lead to a jab at Americans?

6. Describe Peter's birthday card. Why might he have been given this?

7. How does the language barrier lead to humor in this chapter?

8. How does Peter feel about his toad findings? Why does he feel this way?

9. What happens to Faustin? How does he feel about this?

10. What does Monsieur X ask Peter to do next spring? What does this reveal about their relationship?

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