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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do some cyclists slip inside their shorts to cushion their tail bones?
(a) a small down pillow
(b) a pound of rump steak
(c) a cushion
(d) a thick piece of foam rubber

2. What animal had Monsieur Massot shot?
(a) a fox
(b) a groundhog
(c) a squirrel
(d) a rabbit

3. What did Monsieur Menicucci think Mozart could also have been besides being a composer?
(a) am excellent farmer
(b) an astronomer
(c) a formidable electrician
(d) a great mathematician

4. How many people were on the planting team?
(a) 6 under the direction of Christian
(b) 7 under the direction of Beauchier
(c) 3 under the direction Peter Mayle
(d) 4 under the direction of Massot

5. How old is the chef of the restaurant where the Mayles dine in Lambesc?
(a) 36
(b) 70
(c) 48
(d) 80

6. How long do the students at the cafe keep their sunglasses on?
(a) until an acquaintance is identified at one of the tables.
(b) until the sun goes down
(c) until the waiter arrives
(d) the whole time they're at the cafe

7. The Mayles' house was situated on how many acres of land?
(a) six
(b) four
(c) two
(d) eight

8. The ruins of what chateau do they see on their bicycle ride?
(a) the chateau of the richest man ever to have lived in Provence
(b) the chateau of the Marquis de Sade
(c) the chateau Voltair lived in for a while when he wrote his books
(d) Napoleon Bonaparte's Provencal chateau

9. The Mayles began their year in Provence on what holiday?
(a) Christmas Eve
(b) New Year's Eve
(c) Easter
(d) Bastille Day

10. Lengthy discussions were held between which two people during the planting?
(a) two people working side by side
(b) the two people farthest away from each other
(c) one of the men and his wife
(d) the two closest friends

11. Because it was so still in the valley in February what did Monsieur Massot say one could hear?
(a) a cat purring from a distance of 20 feet
(b) the flowers coming up under the snow
(c) a mouse fart
(d) the snow falling

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

13. Describe time in Provence
(a) It's elastic.
(b) It passes quickly.
(c) Punctuality is important.
(d) It drags on and on.

14. 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.

15. After talking with Bernard what do the Mayles decide to do?
(a) invite people to come and use the pool.
(b) give Bernard a gift.
(c) ask Bernard to stay for dinner
(d) Purchase insurance for the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Madame Mayle purchase in an antique dealer's town one Sunday?

2. How many people move the stone table into the courtyard?

3. Who is recommended to help the Mayles with their courtyard?

4. Who is the painter?

5. What occupation does Tony, the Englishman , have?

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