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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 6 am.
(b) 4 am.
(c) 5 am.
(d) 7 am.

2. The market was originally opened in ___________ but the current hall had been operational only since 1973.
(a) 1910.
(b) 1921.
(c) 1901.
(d) 1911.

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

4. ____________ dogs are the first to go through the trials.
(a) Companion.
(b) Hound.
(c) Toy.
(d) Hunting.

5. Mayle finds a parking spot on the crowded main street in _____________.
(a) Checy.
(b) Cabannes.
(c) Chemault.
(d) Cavaillon.

6. Everything is perfect until it what?
(a) It starts to rain.
(b) The air conditioning system breaks down.
(c) The concert is cancelled.
(d) A tall family sits in front of the Mayles.

7. Mayle is careful to keep what in a fireproof container in case their house goes up in flames?
(a) His money.
(b) His keys.
(c) His identity.
(d) His books.

8. 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) Forty-five.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Sixty.

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

10. What reason did Regis give for only being able to eat one course?
(a) He had piles.
(b) He did not like the rest of the food on the menu.
(c) He had a busy schedule.
(d) He had a small stomach.

11. Régis suggests that he take the Mayles to ________ of his favorite restaurants for lunch.
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Three

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

13. Michel shows Mayle some ancient glasses from which ______________ was served.
(a) Absinthe.
(b) Whisky.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Pastis.

14. The parched Provence region is officially declared what?
(a) A natural disaster zone.
(b) A catastrophe.
(c) A threat to the safety of its residents.
(d) A safe place to live.

15. The Mayles and their friend Christopher arrive early to the concert area, equipped with what?
(a) Binoculars.
(b) Cushions for the seats.
(c) Pens and autograph books.
(d) Fans.

Short Answer Questions

1. After enduring another mild winter, dry conditions lead to a big fire that destroys six ____________________ acres near Marseille the following summer.

2. Normal life begins in ________________ when the traffic is sparse and there are no crowds and there is never a problem to get a table at a restaurant.

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

4. Inside the market, Mayle observes other shoppers eating breakfast of croissants, coffee and __________.

5. After the second song, what does Pavarotti do?

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