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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The party enjoys the idyllic setting and gourmet food, and toast the guest of honor with flutes of what?
(a) Beer.
(b) Sparkling wine.
(c) Wine.
(d) Peach champagne.

2. The man explains that the toads are dormant and hidden where?
(a) In the soil.
(b) In his home.
(c) In the pond.
(d) In incubators.

3. At lunch time, Michel tells Peter and six other visitors to follow him where?
(a) To his home.
(b) To a nearby restaurant.
(c) To the river.
(d) To a picnic spot.

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

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

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

7. How else does Mayle feel about his book signing?
(a) He doubts anyone would be interested with all the famous names in town.
(b) He is worried that other writers will come to his book signing.
(c) He is excited about seeing his many fans at his book signing.
(d) He fears that celebrities will show up to his book signing.

8. What does Mayle fear about the festival?
(a) His book signing will be a disaster.
(b) Not dressing appropriately.
(c) Running into celebrities.
(d) Being late to his book signing.

9. One man is certain that toads cannot sing while the other man claims that a man in ________________ is training some songs to sing for the bicentennial celebration to take place on July 14th.
(a) Lyon.
(b) Marseille.
(c) St. Pantaléon.
(d) Aubigny.

10. 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) Louis.
(c) Faustin.
(d) Pierre.

11. What do the guests do when they reach Maurice's restaurant?
(a) They eat dinner.
(b) They have coffee and tea.
(c) They have dessert.
(d) They drink wine.

12. Why is this couple allowed to see the dog?
(a) They know a lot about the dogs in the neighborhood.
(b) They are looking to purchase a dog.
(c) They also own Korthais.
(d) Their dog had gone missing.

13. Mayle keeps up with the correspondence as best he can but is truly ___________ when fans begin stopping by to get his autograph on their copies of his book.
(a) Worried.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Stunned.

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

15. Mayle picks up _______________ visitor at the railway station.
(a) A French.
(b) An Italian.
(c) An American.
(d) An English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mayle regret about his book signing?

2. When does a storm break out?

3. He was invited by his friend, Michel, ________________, to visit the famous wine caves of the region.

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

5. The man's goal to produce a recognizable version of what?

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