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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even though the water in the Mayle's pool is warm as soup, it attracts a herd of wild __________ one evening that back away when Boy scares them off.
(a) Horses.
(b) Bears.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Boars.

2. Once _________________ hit, and the influx of vacationers and tourists make the Lubéron seem like a different region.
(a) July and August.
(b) December and January.
(c) May and June.
(d) June and July.

3. A card from Saint-Tropez notes the ________________ are increasing the number of applicants for the Saint-Tropez police force.
(a) Cars on the road.
(b) Hand guns sold.
(c) Number of burglaries.
(d) Nudist beaches.

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

5. Often after a sale is finalized, the buyer notices what?
(a) There are major renovations required.
(b) There are no utilities.
(c) A large item is missing.
(d) The house needs a new roof.

6. He explains that he must be ___________________ when he eats.
(a) Full.
(b) Starving.
(c) Somewhat hungry.
(d) Comfortable.

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

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

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

10. Based on its mild climate and upscale life-style, the Provence region is often referred to as what?
(a) "The New York City of Europe."
(b) "The California of Europe."
(c) "The Paris of the South."
(d) "New Hollywood."

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

12. Why does Massot believe that gold is better than currency?
(a) Gold is larger than currency.
(b) Gold is heavier than currency.
(c) Currency can be devalued at the whim of the government.
(d) Gold is prettier than currency.

13. 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) 4 am.
(d) 6 am.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The two men agree to share any profits, with a percent share for Mayle.

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

3. Near ______________, dogs of various breeds and purpose are being sold by dealers.

4. Everything is perfect until it what?

5. Mayle begins to clear a pile of _________________.

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