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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the Mayles' trees blossomed on Easter weekend?

2. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?

3. What French machine does Peter Mayle first plan to use to move the large stone table?

4. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?

5. How old is Monsieur Menicucci?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some of the hand and finger movements the French use to express themselves.

2. What was the biggest obstacle to the Mayles in buying a house in Provence?

3. Explain why Peter was cheered up by the story he hears about Christian , his architect

4. Describe some of the kissing practices in France.

5. List some of the things on the menu at the restaurant the Mayles visited in Buoux.

6. What does Massot do in this chapter to keep tourists out of the National Park?

7. How does donating blood in Provence differ from donating blood in England?

8. Describe some of the changes in Monsieur Menicucci's wardrobe in April.

9. List some of the flyers the advertising industry puts on windshields in June

10. Why did the Mayles purchase a house in Provence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the book two markets are described. The Mayles go to these markets on Sunday. The first market they visit is in Coustellet, the second in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.

Choose one of these markets and write an essay on the market including a detailed description of the market, the people at the market and what was sold at the market. Tell

why you thought the market you chose to write about was colorful or particularly interesting. Did you learn anything about the people in Provence from reading about the market? What did you learn?

Essay Topic 2

There are many colorful and interesting characters in the book. Three of them are Faustin, Menicucci and Massot. Write an essay on one of these three characters. Describe the character. What is characteristic of this character? Describe the character's physical appearance if it was important in the book. Describe his personality or character traits. Why do you find this character interesting? Why is this character important to Peter Mayle?

Essay Topic 3

Calendars play a part in the last section of the book. Write an essay answering some or all of the questions listed below:

What part do calendars play in the book? Which calendar has a funny picture?

What is it a picture of? Who gives the two different calendars to the Mayles?

Do the Mayles tip them? Do calendars play an important part in your life?

Do you use a free, commercial calendar or buy a specialized calendar dealing with a subject that interests you or having photos you like? Perhaps you buy a large wall calendar with spaces to plan each day, a desk calendar or a pocket calendar or several different calendar?

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