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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity followed the luncheon Monsieur and Madame Menicucci attended?
(a) ballroom dancing
(b) tennis
(c) singing
(d) swimming

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

3. The Mayles began their year in Provence on what holiday?
(a) Bastille Day
(b) Christmas Eve
(c) Easter
(d) New Year's Eve

4. What became the lead story in the local newspaper in early February?
(a) a beauty pageant
(b) local political campaign
(c) snow
(d) the opening of a gym

5. Where did the Mayles go for lunch after visiting Isle-sur-Sorgue?
(a) Nimes
(b) Cavaillon
(c) Bonnieux
(d) Buoux

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the surprising thing about Monsieur Bagnois, the floor-cleaner?

2. What did the dogs discover on their morning walk?

3. How lond a trip was it to go buy a loaf of bread?

4. What had come to a standstill?

5. What takes place at the Mayles' house in August?

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