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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Flic and The Mouthful for Mouthful with the Athlete Gourmet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He was invited by his friend, Michel, ________________, to visit the famous wine caves of the region.
(a) A professional wine taster.
(b) A grape grower.
(c) A wine lover.
(d) A winery owner.

2. Over the next several weeks, Mayle's wife stalks the dog, who she learns spends time ______________ where it can feed off scraps.
(a) In a school yard.
(b) Outside a cafe.
(c) At a park.
(d) Outside her house.

3. In the chapter A Pastis Lesson, it is explained that the ________________ is pastis, a yellow/gray anise-flavored liqueur.
(a) "Milk of Provence."
(b) "Drink of Provence."
(c) "Food of Provence."
(d) "Alcohol of Provence."

4. Michel shows Mayle some ancient glasses from which ______________ was served.
(a) Whisky.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Pastis.
(d) Absinthe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In _________, the Mayle residence is threatened by the outbreak of nearby fires that eventually destroy a good portion of the surrounding forests.

2. The language barrier provides a comedic turn when Benson is presented with what?

3. What does Massot find near the pool?

4. Why does Peter ask Michel if it would be acceptable after swishing the wine around in his mouth to spit out some of the wine samples?

5. Who gets soaked?

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