A Year in Provence Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 121 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Year in Provence Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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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. What was the grandfather's favorite soap opera?
(a) Dynasty
(b) Santa Barbara
(c) Days of Our Lives
(d) Dallas

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

3. What possession does Tony like to flaunt?
(a) his Italian leather shoes
(b) his hand-tailored suit
(c) his Nikon camera
(d) his bulging Filoflex

4. How far did they have to move the stone table to get it into the courtyard?
(a) 500 feet
(b) 12 yards
(c) 750 feet
(d) 15 yards

5. Where do the Mayles have lunch in Aix?
(a) Le Chateau
(b) La Giraffe
(c) Chez Gu
(d) Les Quatre Saisons

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity followed the luncheon Monsieur and Madame Menicucci attended?

2. At the hall where the Mayles and most of the town are donating blood to a poor boy, how can you identify the people?

3. From whom had the Mayles bought their bicycles?

4. What had come to a standstill?

5. Who arrived to inspect what the planting team had done?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were some of the characteristics of the stone in Provence?

2. The dinner party the Mayles are invited to is memorable for what reason?

3. Describe some of the kissing practices in France.

4. Why is the Cours Mirabeau considered the most handsome main street in France?

5. What is Lucerne?

6. Retell briefly the story Massot told about a peasant who coveted his neighbor's house.

7. List some of the things on the menu at the restaurant the Mayles visited in Buoux.

8. Why did the Mayles purchase a house in Provence?

9. What does Massot do in this chapter to keep tourists out of the National Park?

10. Why were the journalists happy about the lead story "Provence Under Blanket of Snow?"

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