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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 does the postman relate about his friend?
(a) His friend was getting married.
(b) His friend was promoted to postmaster.
(c) His friend shot a wild boar the previous weekend.
(d) His friend had won the lottery.

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

3. Who is rumored to have bought a house in Provence?
(a) Doris Day
(b) Brigitte Bardot
(c) Leslie Caron
(d) Ringo Star

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

5. What were the pieges a feu that Massot threatened to use against the Germans?
(a) nets that entangled the legs
(b) signs warning that it was private property
(c) stink bombs
(d) concealed snares that exploded when disturbed

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Menicucci remind Peter to do?

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

3. What are the "Sayings of August?"

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the dinner the Mayles are invited to in November.

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

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

5. Describe the Cote d'Azur.

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

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

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

9. How does Peter stock his wine cellar?

10. How do the Mayles learn about bread?

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