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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 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.

2. _____________ years before, this tiny town was an unspoiled village boasting a Renaissance chateau, cobbled streets and modest services, including a butcher, baker and simple hotel.
(a) Twenty-six.
(b) Five.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Fifty.

3. Who helps Mayle get out of a parking ticket?
(a) Roger.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Ronaldo.
(d) Robert.

4. _____________ bars are located inside Les Halles, one of which called Chez Kiki, which serves champagne long before most people in town are awake.
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

5. The venue is fitting for the Italian. Why?
(a) It serves Italian food during performances.
(b) The huge theater was built by his countrymen.
(c) It has an Italian name.
(d) It provides only Italian entertainers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Massot think gold is buried?

2. Why was Robert fired from the police force?

3. During the period when Robert was in law enforcement, he ate breakfast where each morning?

4. A high-speed train is planned for Provence. Why?

5. There are a limited amount of properties, which ________________ the competitiveness among the agents.

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the influx of visitors in Provence affected travel?

2. What does Mayle learn from a woman during the concert? Do you believe her? Why or why not?

3. How is the real estate market affected in Luberon? How is this both good and bad?

4. What does Mayle notice about Robert? What does this foreshadow?

5. What is one of the possible consequences of drought in the region? How does this lead to more problems?

6. How does the drought and fire risk affect Mayle? How does this chapter end? Why does it end this way?

7. What does Massot find in the area? What is his next suggestion? Is this a good suggestion? Why or why not?

8. How does the chapter end? What does this reveal about those involved in dog shows?

9. How does the author describe Place Pie? What does this reinforce about him?

10. How does Male find gold coins? Why does this matter to him?

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