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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. Who is Monsieur Aude?
(a) an iron artist
(b) a local chef
(c) a local painter
(d) a stone sculptor

2. Where was Peter's friend's house built?
(a) on a mountain
(b) in the pine forests outside Rmatuelle
(c) in a small village
(d) on the sea coast

3. Whom did Peter call when there was a problem with the house or property?
(a) Menicucci
(b) Christian
(c) Faustin
(d) Tony

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

5. Why can't the meter reader read the Mayles' meter?
(a) An ant colony has made a nest there.
(b) Bees have stored their honey there.
(c) Hornets have nested there.
(d) The Mistral damaged the meter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which goats were supposed to do well in the race?

2. What did Peter find after driving a half hour on his way to his friend's house?

3. What was the weather like in October?

4. What takes place at the Mayles' house in August?

5. What do Faustin, his wife and daughters use to harvest the table grapes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do the Mayles learn about bread?

5. Describe the man Peter meets in the forest.

6. Who is Roger and what happens to him?

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

8. Describe the woman who advises the Mayles about olive oil.

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

10. What frightened friends of the Mayles who were staying at a nearby hotel?

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