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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 pack up and leave.
(d) The humans prepare for the trip home.

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

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

6. 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) Bears.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Boars.
(d) Horses.

7. The local _________________ are in great demand and becoming quite wealthy.
(a) Farmers.
(b) Real estate agents.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Business owners.

8. One blond woman is dressed in _________________ and her miniature white poodle is tethered to a white lead.
(a) White jeans and white heels.
(b) White sweat pants and white sneakers.
(c) Black jeans and a white shirt.
(d) White shorts and white cowboy boots.

9. Mayle decides he doesn't want to live in ___________ the rest of his life and would rather take his chances.
(a) Fort Hamilton.
(b) Fort Harrison.
(c) Fort Benning.
(d) Fort Knox.

10. Elegant old buildings are located on one side of the square, while a ____________________ is located on the opposite side.
(a) Hideous modern sculpture.
(b) Beautiful old sculpture.
(c) Beautiful modern building.
(d) Hideous old building.

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

12. A neighbor tells Mayle that he is becoming less ____________ because he now delights in rain.
(a) French.
(b) Rural.
(c) English.
(d) Urban.

13. An annual party, the fete ____________, is held every summer in the town square.
(a) Chaud.
(b) Votive.
(c) Ete.
(d) Superbe.

14. Scores of ____________ are on sale everywhere one looks--laying on blankets, under trees and stacked in boxes.
(a) Puppies.
(b) Older dogs.
(c) Dog stuffed animals.
(d) Kittens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the chapter A Pastis Lesson, it is explained that the ________________ is pastis, a yellow/gray anise-flavored liqueur.

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

3. A card from Saint-Tropez notes the ________________ are increasing the number of applicants for the Saint-Tropez police force.

4. Where does Massot think gold is buried?

5. In Faustin's opinion, what would be located by the well or near the chimney?

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