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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. How did the hunters find a lost dog?
(a) They left a scrap of sacking or a cushion with the kennel scent on it in the woods.
(b) They went out and called their names.
(c) They had a special dog whistle.
(d) They waited til the dog found their truck or car.
2. What was the appearance of the hall where the investiture was to take place?
(a) a building that looked like a convent
(b) a Rococo building with fancy sculpted decorations inside and out
(c) a box-like building of raw brick and aluminum-trimmed glass
(d) a rustic building in the French Provencal style
3. What is Henriette, Faustin's wife, handy at?
(a) sewing
(b) entertaining
(c) baking
(d) servicing their truck as a mechanic
4. 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
5. Where are the grapes weighed and tested for alcoholic content?
(a) Goult
(b) Bonnieux
(c) Maubec
(d) Lubryon
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of the carpet-layer?
2. Who delivered the opening speech?
3. What had achieved the importance of a minor industry in the Vaucluse in September?
4. What dance did Peter like the best at the dinner honoring his friend?
5. When the Mayles finally see Santa Claus what is he doing?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do the Mayles learn about bread?
2. What were some of the "August Sayings" of visitors to Provence?
3. Why can't the meter reader read the meter and how does Menicucci fix the problem?
4. List the locals who come to the Mayles for Christmas tips and tell what they bring as gifts
5. Describe the rusty contraption Peter finds at the edge of the vineyard.
6. Describe the woman who advises the Mayles about olive oil.
7. What English Christmas festivities did the Mayles miss?
8. What frightened friends of the Mayles who were staying at a nearby hotel?
9. How do the men of Provence prepare for hunting season?
10. How does Peter stock his wine cellar?
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