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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. During the period when Robert was in law enforcement, he ate breakfast where each morning?
(a) At his home.
(b) At the same diner in town.
(c) At various cafes around town.
(d) At the same cafe by the sea.

3. There are a limited amount of properties, which ________________ the competitiveness among the agents.
(a) Lessens.
(b) Has no effect on.
(c) Heightens.
(d) Some effect on.

4. Why does Mayle dash into a nearby cafe?
(a) To ask for directions.
(b) To get change for the parking meter.
(c) To use the restroom.
(d) To get something to drink.

5. A high-speed train is planned for Provence. Why?
(a) To reduce the amount of street traffic.
(b) To cut the travel time from Paris.
(c) To cut travel time for commuters.
(d) To cut travel time from Northern France.

6. Why was Robert fired from the police force?
(a) He was caught eating donuts when he should have been working.
(b) He broke too many police rules.
(c) He was caught having sex with a female suspect.
(d) It was found out that he was a convicted felon.

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

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

9. For what does Peter pray?
(a) That no one gives Massot a mallet for Christmas.
(b) That no one gives Massot a jack-hammer for Christmas.
(c) That Massot does not rent a bumping hammer.
(d) That Massot does not have a sledge hammer.

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

11. Who is especially concerned regarding the low amount of rainfall?
(a) The professional swimmers.
(b) The artists.
(c) The real estate developers.
(d) The farmers.

12. 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 shorts and white cowboy boots.
(c) White jeans and white heels.
(d) Black jeans and a white shirt.

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

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

15. French Vogue follows up with a _____________-page spread about the Lubéron.
(a) Five.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. The masses in England suffer from poor restaurant food, according to Regis. Why?

2. At the Ménerbes dog show, the dogs are dressed in fashions to resemble who?

3. During _____________, in an effort to prevent the outbreak of fires in the spring, the government trims back dry brush and undergrowth from the region.

4. Place ______ serves as the town square in the center of Avignon.

5. The Mayles skip the morning trials, which eliminates what?

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