View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mayle have to take Benson a second time to a pharmacy?
(a) The first pharmacist was not very knowledgeable.
(b) The first pharmacy was too busy.
(c) The first pharmacy was closed.
(d) The first pharmacy did not have one of the medications.

2. How does Peter feel about this toad story?
(a) He is annoyed.
(b) He is amused.
(c) He is skeptical but intrigued.
(d) He is excited.

3. Peter receives the ______________ birthday card in his life.
(a) Lightest.
(b) Nicest.
(c) Smallest.
(d) Heaviest.

4. How does the book store owner surprise Mayle?
(a) He had arranged for him to stay in a luxury suite.
(b) He had arranged for celebrities to attend his book signing.
(c) He had arranged for a group of Mayle's fans to attend the event.
(d) He had arranged for a formal dinner in his honor.

5. How does this man feel about talking with Peter?
(a) Unsure.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Worried.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mayle is rather surprised by the level of ____________ provided for the festival.

2. How does Mayle's wife feel when Mayle suggests that they should search for the owner?

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

4. How does Peter feel about his discoveries?

5. These Provencal residents __________ their newfound celebrity.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is the toad story explained? Is it as odd and sensational as Peter had hoped? Why or why not?

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

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

6. What does Peter say about this tasting experience? Why does he give these details?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,025 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample