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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As soon as the young man, Benson, steps off the train, he claims to be deathly ill with what?
(a) Mono.
(b) The flu.
(c) A cold.
(d) Swine flu.

2. After arriving home, why does Benson ask Mayle to contact his brother?
(a) He is Benson's guardian.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is his best friend.

3. Mayle is rather surprised by the level of ____________ provided for the festival.
(a) Technology.
(b) Security.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Surprise.

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

5. British writer Peter Mayle is living in the Provence region of ____________.
(a) Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mayle asserts that _________________ is the most common ailment that the French encounter.

2. The Mayles decide that the dog needs a masculine name and call him what?

3. Mayle is invited by a bookstore owner to hold a book signing in ______________ during the film festival.

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

5. What does Mayle regret about his book signing?

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