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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. 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 small bottle of pills.
(d) A large bottle of syrupy medicine.

2. Mayle is rather surprised by the level of ____________ provided for the festival.
(a) Technology.
(b) Security.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Entertainment.

3. When does a storm break out?
(a) That night.
(b) Once they are all home.
(c) On their return trip.
(d) On the trip to the picnic area.

4. One day at __________, Peter overhears two men discussing whether toads can sing.
(a) In a park.
(b) A cafe.
(c) Work.
(d) On the bus.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After returning home from the pharmacy with several mundane purchases--toothpaste and suntan lotion--Peter finds a brochure in his bag which discusses the problem of ___________________, which apparently is quite a prevalent condition among the French.

4. Mayle meets up with a neighbor named Massot who shares his distrust of what?

5. The man explains that the toads are dormant and hidden where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peter do about the toads story? What does this reveal about Peter's personality?

2. How does Mayle feel about fan mail at first? Why does he feel this way?

3. What does Peter learn about toads at a cafe? What does Peter think of this? Why might he feel this way?

4. What takes place prior to Boy and the Gregoires' dog breeding? Why does the breeding not go as planned?

5. Describe Peter's birthday card. Why might he have been given this?

6. What does Peter ask about tasting the wine? Why does he ask this? How does Michel respond? Why might Michel respond this way?

7. How does Mayle's wife first come across Boy? How does this first encounter lead her to act? How do you feel about her behavior?

8. What happens to Peter because of the lunch he eats? How is this a good ending to his trip to the wine region?

9. What does Mayle say about the life of a writer?

10. How does Peter feel about his toad findings? Why does he feel this way?

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