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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. 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.

2. At lunch time, Michel tells Peter and six other visitors to follow him where?
(a) To the river.
(b) To his home.
(c) To a picnic spot.
(d) To a nearby restaurant.

3. Who gets soaked?
(a) Only Peter.
(b) The guests.
(c) Peter and his wife.
(d) No one.

4. 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) Faustin.
(c) Phillippe.
(d) Louis.

5. How does this man feel about talking with Peter?
(a) Worried.
(b) Unsure.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Peter decides to travel to this town to learn if there is any validity to the man's claim about singing toads. His inquiries there lead him to a man named Monsieur ____________.

2. Mayle is rather surprised by the level of ____________ provided for the festival.

3. He was invited by his friend, Michel, ________________, to visit the famous wine caves of the region.

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Peter's opinion of picnics? Why?

2. What happens to Peter because of the lunch he eats? How is this a good ending to his trip to the wine region?

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

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

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

6. Why might the Mayles have invited the Gregoires to see the dog?

7. How does Benson react to the French doctor? Why might he react this way?

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

9. Why does Mayle's wife bring the dog home? Should she have done this? Why or why not?

10. How does the book begin? What does this lead him to say about the French?

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