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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. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?
(a) the almond tree
(b) the apple tree
(c) the dogwood tree
(d) the pear tree

2. What do they look for at a junk shop on the way home from Aix?
(a) a stone bird bath
(b) a stone bench
(c) a statue of St. Francis of Assisi
(d) a gargoyle

3. What were the Mayles given after they had donated blood?
(a) a sticker that said they had donated blood
(b) apple juice and cookies
(c) a wide choice of delicious foods and a choice of wine
(d) tea and scones

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After talking with Bernard what do the Mayles decide to do?

2. How lond a trip was it to go buy a loaf of bread?

3. What do the Mayles do immediately when they return home from their bicycle trip?

4. What kind of bird is in the story Massot tells?

5. How is the road to Aix characterized?

Short Essay Questions

1. List some of the flyers the advertising industry puts on windshields in June

2. Describe Bernard, the man who was in charge of cleaning the Mayles' pool.

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

4. How does donating blood in Provence differ from donating blood in England?

5. Describe some of the kissing practices in France.

6. What is Lucerne?

7. What does Menicucci's assistant wear in April?

8. Describe some of the changes in Monsieur Menicucci's wardrobe in April.

9. Why did the workmen the Mayles hired disappear in March?

10. What were the reasons Faustin gave to Peter Mayle for no longer growing melons?

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