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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although the wise men in the village had promised rain by ____________, conditions remain dry and parched.
(a) September.
(b) August.
(c) October.
(d) July.

2. A woman sitting nearby insists that Pavarotti does what in between songs?
(a) Complains to his agent.
(b) Eats small meals.
(c) Drinks a gallon of water.
(d) Talks to his mother on the phone.

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

4. At the Ménerbes dog show, the dogs are dressed in fashions to resemble who?
(a) Their masters.
(b) Models.
(c) Celebrities.
(d) Other breeds.

5. Based on its mild climate and upscale life-style, the Provence region is often referred to as what?
(a) "The Paris of the South."
(b) "The New York City of Europe."
(c) "New Hollywood."
(d) "The California of Europe."

6. During the period when Robert was in law enforcement, he ate breakfast where each morning?
(a) At his home.
(b) At various cafes around town.
(c) At the same cafe by the sea.
(d) At the same diner in town.

7. What reason did Regis give for only being able to eat one course?
(a) He had piles.
(b) He had a busy schedule.
(c) He did not like the rest of the food on the menu.
(d) He had a small stomach.

8. After enduring another mild winter, dry conditions lead to a big fire that destroys six ____________________ acres near Marseille the following summer.
(a) Dozen.
(b) Million.
(c) Thousand.
(d) Hundred.

9. For what does Peter pray?
(a) That Massot does not rent a bumping hammer.
(b) That no one gives Massot a mallet for Christmas.
(c) That Massot does not have a sledge hammer.
(d) That no one gives Massot a jack-hammer for Christmas.

10. After the second song, what does Pavarotti do?
(a) He invites another singer to the stage.
(b) He leaves the stage for a short period.
(c) He sneezes.
(d) He thanks the audience for coming.

11. Mayle finds a parking spot on the crowded main street in _____________.
(a) Cavaillon.
(b) Checy.
(c) Cabannes.
(d) Chemault.

12. Who is drawn to these dry areas?
(a) Chefs.
(b) Pyrotechnicians.
(c) Smokers.
(d) Arsonists.

13. There is often comment about dogs resembling who?
(a) Their breeds.
(b) Their masters.
(c) Their siblings.
(d) Their mothers.

14. The peasants often prove to be ___________________________ their sophisticated buyers.
(a) Slicker at deal making than.
(b) The same at deal making as.
(c) Worse at deal making than.
(d) Almost as smart at deal making as.

15. Who helps Mayle get out of a parking ticket?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Robert.
(c) Roger.
(d) Ronaldo.

Short Answer Questions

1. The people of Provence are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pavarotti, who is scheduled to perform at the open air _________________.

2. What does Massot find near the pool?

3. During _____________, in an effort to prevent the outbreak of fires in the spring, the government trims back dry brush and undergrowth from the region.

4. Where does Massot think gold is buried?

5. Why does Massot believe that gold is better than currency?

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