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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although the wise men in the village had promised rain by ____________, conditions remain dry and parched.
(a) October.
(b) July.
(c) August.
(d) September.

2. The people of Provence are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pavarotti, who is scheduled to perform at the open air _________________.
(a) La Maison de l'Opera d'Orange.
(b) Orange Theatre.
(c) Antique Theatre of Orange.
(d) Orange Bowl.

3. What does Massot find near the pool?
(a) More coins.
(b) More pottery.
(c) A myriad of metal objects.
(d) More jewelry.

4. The two men agree to share any profits, with a percent share for Mayle.
(a) Seventy-five.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Ninety.

5. Why does Massot believe that gold is better than currency?
(a) Gold is prettier than currency.
(b) Gold is larger than currency.
(c) Gold is heavier than currency.
(d) Currency can be devalued at the whim of the government.

6. Even though the water in the Mayle's pool is warm as soup, it attracts a herd of wild __________ one evening that back away when Boy scares them off.
(a) Dogs.
(b) Horses.
(c) Bears.
(d) Boars.

7. The Lubéron is described in a recent issue of American Vogue as what?
(a) "The French secret."
(b) "The secret of South France."
(c) "The best of France."
(d) "The best place on earth."

8. _____________ bars are located inside Les Halles, one of which called Chez Kiki, which serves champagne long before most people in town are awake.
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

9. The masses in England suffer from poor restaurant food, according to Regis. Why?
(a) They do not have a good sense of taste.
(b) Only the rich can afford to go out and eat well.
(c) There is no good food to be found in England.
(d) The English do not care about food.

10. An annual party, the fete ____________, is held every summer in the town square.
(a) Chaud.
(b) Votive.
(c) Ete.
(d) Superbe.

11. A woman sitting nearby insists that Pavarotti does what in between songs?
(a) Drinks a gallon of water.
(b) Talks to his mother on the phone.
(c) Eats small meals.
(d) Complains to his agent.

12. Scores of ____________ are on sale everywhere one looks--laying on blankets, under trees and stacked in boxes.
(a) Puppies.
(b) Older dogs.
(c) Kittens.
(d) Dog stuffed animals.

13. In postcard format, Mayle makes some observations about his _______________ in the Lubéron.
(a) Summers.
(b) Winters.
(c) Autumns.
(d) Springs.

14. The local _________________ are in great demand and becoming quite wealthy.
(a) Real estate agents.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Business owners.

15. Régis is known to be what?
(a) A lover of good food.
(b) A strange man.
(c) A comedian.
(d) A chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mayles and their friend Christopher arrive early to the concert area, equipped with what?

2. Near ______________, dogs of various breeds and purpose are being sold by dealers.

3. What does Massot do to assist Peter in his findings?

4. Who is drawn to these dry areas?

5. A neighbor tells Mayle that he is becoming less ____________ because he now delights in rain.

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