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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. There is often comment about dogs resembling who?
(a) Their siblings.
(b) Their mothers.
(c) Their breeds.
(d) Their masters.

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

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

4. 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 humans pack up and leave.
(c) The humans prepare for the trip home.
(d) The dogs are prepared for the next day of competition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In _________, the Mayle residence is threatened by the outbreak of nearby fires that eventually destroy a good portion of the surrounding forests.

2. ____________ dogs are the first to go through the trials.

3. Why does Mayle dash into a nearby cafe?

4. The market was originally opened in ___________ but the current hall had been operational only since 1973.

5. Everything is perfect until it what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the epitome of the Luberon? How is this being destroyed by the increase in visitors and new residents?

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

3. Describe Regis. What are you thoughts about this individual?

4. What does Mayle think of this market? How do you know this?

5. What is another consequence of the drought. How might this affect the revenue of the region?

6. How is a stranger able to prevent Mayle from getting a parking ticket? Why is he able to do something Mayle is not able to do?

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

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

9. What is pastis? Why is there a chapter about it?

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

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