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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Faustin's opinion, what would be located by the well or near the chimney?
(a) Treasure.
(b) More jewelry.
(c) More shoes.
(d) Charcoal.

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

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

5. One blond woman is dressed in _________________ and her miniature white poodle is tethered to a white lead.
(a) White sweat pants and white sneakers.
(b) White jeans and white heels.
(c) White shorts and white cowboy boots.
(d) Black jeans and a white shirt.

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

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

8. After sunset, the awards are presented to the winning dogs. What takes place the rest of the night?
(a) The humans continue to celebrate with clinking glasses.
(b) The humans pack up and leave.
(c) The humans prepare for the trip home.
(d) The dogs are prepared for the next day of competition.

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

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

11. Mayle tastes one that he thinks is unusually strong. His suspicions are confirmed when Michel tells him that the alcohol content is _________ percent, just at the legal limit for pastis.
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Forty-five.

12. During the first ______ months of 1989, the rainfall in the Provence is well below normal.
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

13. After enduring another mild winter, dry conditions lead to a big fire that destroys six ____________________ acres near Marseille the following summer.
(a) Million.
(b) Dozen.
(c) Thousand.
(d) Hundred.

14. The epitome of the Lubéron is its charming and picturesque group of villages, the jewel of which is a tiny town named ___________.
(a) Nimes.
(b) Toulouse.
(c) Gordes.
(d) Chartres.

15. Mayle is in Avignon to shop at the fresh food market, Les Halles, located there. He has arrived at __________, before the market is open, in order to get a place to park.
(a) 4 am.
(b) 6 am.
(c) 7 am.
(d) 5 am.

Short Answer Questions

1. Everything is perfect until it what?

2. Oddly, there is a table displaying pump-action riot guns and _____________ for sale.

3. Where does Massot think gold is buried?

4. The tiny airport in Avignon is boasting direct flights to __________________ and will probably soon be referred to as Avignon International Airport.

5. Who is especially concerned regarding the low amount of rainfall?

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