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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Michel Bosc runs a restaurant and bar in the village of ________________.
(a) Cabasse.
(b) Cadarsac.
(c) Cabrières.
(d) Chelles.
2. Mayle is in Avignon to shop at the fresh food market, Les Halles, located there. He has arrived at __________, before the market is open, in order to get a place to park.
(a) 6 am.
(b) 4 am.
(c) 5 am.
(d) 7 am.
3. French Vogue follows up with a _____________-page spread about the Lubéron.
(a) Two.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Five.
(d) Twenty.
4. What does Massot find near the pool?
(a) More pottery.
(b) More coins.
(c) A myriad of metal objects.
(d) More jewelry.
5. A high-speed train is planned for Provence. Why?
(a) To cut travel time from Northern France.
(b) To cut travel time for commuters.
(c) To cut the travel time from Paris.
(d) To reduce the amount of street traffic.
Short Answer Questions
1. The masses in England suffer from poor restaurant food, according to Regis. Why?
2. At the Ménerbes dog show, the dogs are dressed in fashions to resemble who?
3. In postcard format, Mayle makes some observations about his _______________ in the Lubéron.
4. Where does Massot think gold is buried?
5. Oddly, there is a table displaying pump-action riot guns and _____________ for sale.
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Massot do regarding the hunt for gold? Why does he do this?
2. What is one of the possible consequences of drought in the region? How does this lead to more problems?
3. How does the town of Orange feel about Pavarotti's arrival? Why do they feel this way?
4. Why do the Mayles skip the morning dog show trials? Do you find this part of the dog show unusual or odd? Why or why not?
5. Describe Regis. What are you thoughts about this individual?
6. Why does Mayle decide to not install a security system? Is this a good reason? Why or why not?
7. Why is Mayle in Avignon? Why is this important enough to include in the book?
8. What is Mayle's fear regarding Massot? Is this a rational fear? Why or why not?
9. Why does the author say that the dogs and owners resemble each other? Do you agree?
10. What is another consequence of the drought. How might this affect the revenue of the region?
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