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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 dogs are prepared for the next day of competition.
(c) The humans prepare for the trip home.
(d) The humans pack up and leave.

3. 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.

4. 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) A hermit from the region created the first pastis.
(d) No other region enjoys pastis like those in Provence.

5. What does Massot want to rent?
(a) A bumping hammer.
(b) A jack-hammer.
(c) A sledge-hammer.
(d) A mallet.

6. The real estate deals in the Lubéron are often examples of worlds ______________.
(a) Combining.
(b) Stopping.
(c) Colliding.
(d) Evolving.

7. Where does Massot think gold is buried?
(a) Under the fence.
(b) Under a tree.
(c) Under the walkway surrounding the pool.
(d) Under the house.

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) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

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

11. After the ___________ hour is over, the Mayles make their way to the stadium.
(a) Lunch.
(b) Break.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Dinner.

12. Mayle is given a lesson by a neighbor in the art of trimming ______________ with a sickle.
(a) Lavender.
(b) Grapevines.
(c) Shrubs.
(d) Grass.

13. A little more digging unearths what?
(a) A 20 franc piece dated 1869.
(b) A shard of pottery.
(c) Another bracelet.
(d) The shoe's pair.

14. Régis is a large man and is dressed casually in what?
(a) A running suit.
(b) A pair of jeans and a tee shirt.
(c) A robe.
(d) A pair of shorts and a sweat shirt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A woman sitting nearby insists that Pavarotti does what in between songs?

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

3. _____________ years before, this tiny town was an unspoiled village boasting a Renaissance chateau, cobbled streets and modest services, including a butcher, baker and simple hotel.

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

5. The parched Provence region is officially declared what?

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