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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. These Provencal residents __________ their newfound celebrity.
(a) Are annoyed by.
(b) Enjoy.
(c) Worry about.
(d) Fear.

2. What does Mayle regret about his book signing?
(a) Not bringing his wife.
(b) Not having more books to sell.
(c) Not having brought Monsieur Menicucci along who could have better addressed questions pertaining to French toilets.
(d) Not having any celebrities show up.

3. Mayle's wife spots a man walking down the road to _______________ with a large dog at his side.
(a) Nice.
(b) Paris.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) Ménerbes.

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

5. Fans seek autographs from Mayle's neighbor, ____________, who is mentioned in the book as well as Monsieur Menicucci, a colorful, local plumber.
(a) Phillippe.
(b) Pierre.
(c) Louis.
(d) Faustin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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.

3. The large shaggy animal is a stray and appears to be a French breed officially known as ______________.

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

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

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