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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mayle dash into a nearby cafe?
(a) To get something to drink.
(b) To use the restroom.
(c) To get change for the parking meter.
(d) To ask for directions.

2. Régis is a large man and is dressed casually in what?
(a) A running suit.
(b) A robe.
(c) A pair of jeans and a tee shirt.
(d) A pair of shorts and a sweat shirt.

3. One blond woman is dressed in _________________ and her miniature white poodle is tethered to a white lead.
(a) White jeans and white heels.
(b) White sweat pants and white sneakers.
(c) White shorts and white cowboy boots.
(d) Black jeans and a white shirt.

4. Normal life begins in ________________ when the traffic is sparse and there are no crowds and there is never a problem to get a table at a restaurant.
(a) May.
(b) October.
(c) September.
(d) December.

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

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

7. Why was Robert fired from the police force?
(a) He was caught having sex with a female suspect.
(b) He was caught eating donuts when he should have been working.
(c) It was found out that he was a convicted felon.
(d) He broke too many police rules.

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

9. The people of Provence are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pavarotti, who is scheduled to perform at the open air _________________.
(a) La Maison de l'Opera d'Orange.
(b) Orange Bowl.
(c) Antique Theatre of Orange.
(d) Orange Theatre.

10. After sunset, the awards are presented to the winning dogs. What takes place the rest of the night?
(a) The humans prepare for the trip home.
(b) The humans pack up and leave.
(c) The humans continue to celebrate with clinking glasses.
(d) The dogs are prepared for the next day of competition.

11. The market was originally opened in ___________ but the current hall had been operational only since 1973.
(a) 1921.
(b) 1910.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1911.

12. Even though the water in the Mayle's pool is warm as soup, it attracts a herd of wild __________ one evening that back away when Boy scares them off.
(a) Boars.
(b) Bears.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Horses.

13. Régis is known to be what?
(a) A chef.
(b) A strange man.
(c) A lover of good food.
(d) A comedian.

14. The venue is fitting for the Italian. Why?
(a) The huge theater was built by his countrymen.
(b) It provides only Italian entertainers.
(c) It serves Italian food during performances.
(d) It has an Italian name.

15. What does Massot want to rent?
(a) A bumping hammer.
(b) A sledge-hammer.
(c) A jack-hammer.
(d) A mallet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once _________________ hit, and the influx of vacationers and tourists make the Lubéron seem like a different region.

2. Who is especially concerned regarding the low amount of rainfall?

3. The two men agree to share any profits, with a percent share for Mayle.

4. Often after a sale is finalized, the buyer notices what?

5. Near ______________, dogs of various breeds and purpose are being sold by dealers.

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