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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Buying Truffles from Monsieur X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Peter almost lose Michel?
(a) Michel runs so fast.
(b) Michel is trying to lose Peter.
(c) Peter starts to fall asleep.
(d) Michel drives so fast.

2. A few weeks later, Monsieur X calls Peter and arranges a rendezvous where?
(a) In the forest.
(b) At a nearby pay phone booth.
(c) At an abandoned warehouse.
(d) At his home.

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

4. Mayle's favorite letter was the one addressed to whom?
(a) The "Funny Writer in Provence."
(b) The "Best Writer in Provence."
(c) The "English Writer in Provence."
(d) The "Strange Writer in Provence."

5. 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.
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) The Common Cold.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Constipation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over the next several weeks, Mayle's wife stalks the dog, who she learns spends time ______________ where it can feed off scraps.

2. These Provencal residents __________ their newfound celebrity.

3. When does Peter wake?

4. Mayle instantly became pen pals with whom?

5. Peter's friend, Frank, calls him from London. He seems worried and on edge. Why?

(see the answer key)

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