A Year in Provence Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - January

1. Why did the Mayles purchase a house in Provence?

2. What is Monsieur Menicucci's theory about why the winters in Provence were becoming colder?

3. What was the biggest obstacle to the Mayles in buying a house in Provence?

4. What is the arrangement the Mayles have with their neighbors concerning the grapes grown on the property?

5. The dinner party the Mayles are invited to is memorable for what reason?

6. What are the two things Antoine Massot, the Mayles' neighbor, likes to...
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