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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the chapter A Pastis Lesson, it is explained that the ________________ is pastis, a yellow/gray anise-flavored liqueur.
(a) "Alcohol of Provence."
(b) "Food of Provence."
(c) "Drink of Provence."
(d) "Milk of Provence."

2. What does Peter do with Massot's plan?
(a) He accepts it.
(b) He modifies it.
(c) He laughs at it.
(d) He rejects it.

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

4. The Mayles skip the morning trials, which eliminates what?
(a) Young dogs.
(b) Mongrels and dogs with bad behavior.
(c) Small breeds.
(d) Hunting dogs.

5. 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) Boars.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Bears.
(d) Horses.

6. Mayle decides he doesn't want to live in ___________ the rest of his life and would rather take his chances.
(a) Fort Knox.
(b) Fort Hamilton.
(c) Fort Benning.
(d) Fort Harrison.

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

8. Near ______________, dogs of various breeds and purpose are being sold by dealers.
(a) The dog trailers.
(b) The stadium.
(c) The ring.
(d) The parking lot.

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

10. Michel Bosc runs a restaurant and bar in the village of ________________.
(a) Cadarsac.
(b) Cabasse.
(c) Cabrières.
(d) Chelles.

11. The tiny airport in Avignon is boasting direct flights to __________________ and will probably soon be referred to as Avignon International Airport.
(a) London.
(b) Rome.
(c) New York.
(d) Los Angeles.

12. The Mayles plan to attend the annual dog show held in _____________ in the Ménerbes stadium.
(a) March.
(b) April.
(c) June.
(d) July.

13. A plausible explanation for the connection between pastis and the Provence is what?
(a) The herbs used in the liqueur are cheap and readily available in the region.
(b) The herbs used in the liqueur are only grown in the region.
(c) No other region enjoys pastis like those in Provence.
(d) A hermit from the region created the first pastis.

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

15. There is often comment about dogs resembling who?
(a) Their mothers.
(b) Their masters.
(c) Their siblings.
(d) Their breeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Massot believe that gold is better than currency?

2. Why was Robert fired from the police force?

3. Everything is perfect until it what?

4. The people of Provence are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pavarotti, who is scheduled to perform at the open air _________________.

5. ____________ dogs are the first to go through the trials.

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