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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mayle reminds his wife that he __________ picnics, based on his experiences in London.
(a) Does not mind.
(b) Hates.
(c) Does not care for.
(d) Loves.

2. What does Mayle fear about the festival?
(a) Being late to his book signing.
(b) Not dressing appropriately.
(c) His book signing will be a disaster.
(d) Running into celebrities.

3. The language barrier provides a comedic turn when Benson is presented with what?
(a) A large syringe.
(b) A large medication wrapped in foil.
(c) A large bottle of syrupy medicine.
(d) A small bottle of pills.

4. In ______________, Peter decides to travel to the small town of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the wine country.
(a) September.
(b) June.
(c) August.
(d) April.

5. The card has his age in ____________ numerals.
(a) Large black.
(b) Large white.
(c) Small white.
(d) Small black.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this couple allowed to see the dog?

2. Peter's friend, Frank, calls him from London. He seems worried and on edge. Why?

3. What does Monsieur X invite Peter to do next spring?

4. He was invited by his friend, Michel, ________________, to visit the famous wine caves of the region.

5. At lunch time, Michel tells Peter and six other visitors to follow him where?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Benson react to the French doctor? Why might he react this way?

2. What happens to Faustin? How does he feel about this?

3. Why might the Mayles have invited the Gregoires to see the dog?

4. How do Mayle's feelings about fan mail change over time? Why?

5. Describe the picnic area. How might this compare to Peter's experience in London?

6. Describe the truffle business.

7. Why does Mayle's wife bring the dog home? Should she have done this? Why or why not?

8. What is Peter's opinion of picnics? Why?

9. How does the language barrier lead to humor in this chapter?

10. How does Peter end up in the small town of Chateauneuf-du-Pape? How might Peter feel about this trip?

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