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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about the insurance agent pleases the Mayles?
(a) his manners
(b) his punctuality
(c) his professionalism
(d) his optimism

2. What's a good description of Massot's dogs?
(a) gentle
(b) timid
(c) vicious
(d) friendly

3. How much did Massot feel his house was worth?
(a) a million francs
(b) 500 thousand francs
(c) a half a million francs
(d) 200 thousand francs

4. What did Tony ask to do right after he arrived at the Mayles' house?
(a) He asked if he could use their bathroom.
(b) He asked if he could lie down and take a nap.
(c) He asked if he could call London.
(d) He asked if he could tour the village.

5. Who is recommended to help the Mayles with their courtyard?
(a) Pierre
(b) Henri
(c) Maurice
(d) Pierrot

6. What does Faustin ask the Mayles if he can have?
(a) an French/English dictionary
(b) some flowers from their garden
(c) a book on learning the English language
(d) some Lucerne for his rabbits

7. Which cafe of the Cours Mirabeau is the most memorable?
(a) the Deux Jeune Filles
(b) the Deux Garcons
(c) the Trois Oiseaux
(d) the Quatre Coins

8. What became the lead story in the local newspaper in early February?
(a) the opening of a gym
(b) local political campaign
(c) a beauty pageant
(d) snow

9. What is Menicucci's wife's talent?
(a) She is an accomplished soprano
(b) she is an excellent cook
(c) she plays the flute
(d) she is the perfect housekeeper

10. How did Tony behave with the French property agent?
(a) He was quite polite and attentive.
(b) He asked the agent many questions.
(c) He behaved as if she wasn't there and spoke derogatorily.
(d) He flattered her.

11. What was the surprising thing about Monsieur Bagnois, the floor-cleaner?
(a) He was a gourmet
(b) He was originally from India
(c) He had 17 children
(d) He weighed 400 pounds

12. Why did the Mayles neglect visiting many of the tourist locations in Provence?
(a) They were busy studying the rituals and customs of the people of Provence.
(b) The fell ill with the flu.
(c) They didn't want to mingle with the tourists.
(d) They felt the tourist locations were too expensive.

13. What did the Mayles' lawyer friend object to in Provence?
(a) the heavy accent in Provence
(b) the high price of food
(c) the bad manners of the people
(d) men kissing each other

14. What guide book do the Mayles become familiar with?
(a) the Fodor guide book
(b) the Diserot guide book
(c) the Fou guide book
(d) the Gault-millau guide book

15. The Mayles received a copy of which magazine in the mail?
(a) Le Journal de Provence
(b) L'Expresse
(c) Ke Globule
(d) Le Figaro

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?

2. How does the French housewife differ from others when she goes to market?

3. What season was over?

4. Who on the work team owns a cocker spaniel?

5. What pets did the family take with them?

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