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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Place ______ serves as the town square in the center of Avignon.
(a) Poisson.
(b) Peter.
(c) Pieta.
(d) Pie.

5. How is the potential for fire made more dangerous?
(a) By the interest in grilling outside.
(b) By the use of wood-burning stoves.
(c) By the amount of people who smoke.
(d) By the gusty winds.

6. 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.
(a) May.
(b) December.
(c) September.
(d) October.

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

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

9. 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) 7 am.
(b) 5 am.
(c) 6 am.
(d) 4 am.

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

11. One evening when Mayle is in the bar, Michel is conducting a tasting contest to determine which brand of _________ is the best pastis.
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Twenty-five.

12. After removing the clutter, Mayle finds what buried in the now exposed soil?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) An arrowhead.
(c) A shoe.
(d) A gold coin dated 1857.

13. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the period when Robert was in law enforcement, he ate breakfast where each morning?

2. Elegant old buildings are located on one side of the square, while a ____________________ is located on the opposite side.

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

4. The local _________________ are in great demand and becoming quite wealthy.

5. _____________ 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.

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