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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Mayles plan to do with the enclosed courtyard in back of their house?
(a) turn it into a tennis court-
(b) turn it into an open-air living room
(c) keep horses in it
(d) turn it into a garden

2. What saved the Mayles from having to have more drinks after the meal?
(a) the dog
(b) the cat
(c) a baby crying
(d) a sudden drop in the temperature

3. What's a good description of Massot's dogs?
(a) vicious
(b) timid
(c) friendly
(d) gentle

4. What musical instrument does Monsieur Menicucci , the plumber, play?
(a) the cello
(b) the clarinet
(c) the piano
(d) the violin

5. The Mayles' house was situated on how many acres of land?
(a) four
(b) six
(c) eight
(d) two

Short Answer Questions

1. Who started calling the Mayles in February?

2. The Mayles' home is situated between which two villages?

3. What mountains rose up behind the house?

4. Lengthy discussions were held between which two people during the planting?

5. What is the first problem the Mayles encounter in the novel?

(see the answer key)

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