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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 party that the Mayles attended in Gordes?
(a) a birthday party
(b) an informal swim party
(c) a very formal dinner party
(d) an anniversary party

2. Where do the Mayles go to search for evidence of Christmas?
(a) Aix
(b) the Cote d'Azur
(c) Cavaillon
(d) Bonnieux

3. How long did the drive to Peter's friend's house take?
(a) two and a half hours
(b) more than four hours
(c) one hour
(d) three hours

4. What is the name of the carpet-layer?
(a) Maurice-Lucien
(b) Paul -Pierre
(c) Jean -Pierre
(d) Marc-Antoine

5. What year does Massot feel would be the ideal year to sell his home?
(a) 1992
(b) 1993
(c) 1994
(d) 1995

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the bakery they visit in Cavaillon?

2. What was the hall officially called?

3. Who helps Peter stock his wine cellar?

4. Who wrote the Provencal song they sang after the speeches?

5. What did the dogs discover on their morning walk?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did the grapes on the Mayles' land have to be picked?

4. In what year does Massot plan to sell his home and why?

5. What does Faustin advise the Mayles to do and why?

6. How does Peter stock his wine cellar?

7. What does Menicucci do at the Mayles house in August?

8. How do the men of Provence prepare for hunting season?

9. Describe the man Peter meets in the forest.

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

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