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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 did the dogs discover on their morning walk?
(a) a stream in which they frolicked
(b) a man sleeping in a blue sleeping bag
(c) a bunch of Germans eating a picnic breakfast
(d) a mother rabbit and her babies

2. What is the name of the bakery they visit in Cavaillon?
(a) Chez Gu
(b) Chez Auzet
(c) Maison du Pain
(d) Pain Divin

3. What had achieved the importance of a minor industry in the Vaucluse in September?
(a) fishing
(b) housebreaking
(c) outdoor markets
(d) selling books

4. What do frugal Frenchmen hate to do?
(a) pay full price for anything
(b) discard anything
(c) guve tips to waiters
(d) buy expensive clothing

5. Why was the Mayles' friend looking ill at ease when they found him at the dinner?
(a) He had dropped food on his tie making a large stain.
(b) There was no bar and no alcohol in sight.
(c) He wasn't feeling well.
(d) He feared giving a speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Massot plan to possibly do when he retired and sold his home?

2. What happens during the outside buffet at the party?

3. The Mayles are surprised at the French fondness for what?

4. What do the sanitation men mind that is left for them to clean up?

5. Where did Peter's friend who was to be honored live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the irony of Christmas Day to the Mayles?

2. Describe the plan Madame Mayle has for getting the workmen back on the job to complete the work before Christmas.

3. Describe the Cote d'Azur.

4. At the suggestion of Bernard, the pool man, where do the Mayles go to eat?

5. What are the effects of the night storm that hits Lubyron in August?

6. List the locals who come to the Mayles for Christmas tips and tell what they bring as gifts

7. How does Peter stock his wine cellar?

8. What were some of the "August Sayings" of visitors to Provence?

9. What is the game the Mayles play at the end of July and why do they like it?

10. Why can't the meter reader read the meter and how does Menicucci fix the problem?

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