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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 Benning.
(b) Fort Knox.
(c) Fort Harrison.
(d) Fort Hamilton.

2. Everything is perfect until it what?
(a) The air conditioning system breaks down.
(b) The concert is cancelled.
(c) A tall family sits in front of the Mayles.
(d) It starts to rain.

3. Where does Massot think gold is buried?
(a) Under the fence.
(b) Under the walkway surrounding the pool.
(c) Under the house.
(d) Under a tree.

4. _____________ 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) Five.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twenty-six.
(d) Fifty.

5. After removing the clutter, Mayle finds what buried in the now exposed soil?
(a) A shoe.
(b) A gold coin dated 1857.
(c) An arrowhead.
(d) A bracelet.

Short Answer Questions

1. A man who is entering his tall black Great Dane in the contest is himself dressed in __________ from head to toe.

2. How is the potential for fire made more dangerous?

3. The tiny airport in Avignon is boasting direct flights to __________________ and will probably soon be referred to as Avignon International Airport.

4. The masses in England suffer from poor restaurant food, according to Regis. Why?

5. After the ___________ hour is over, the Mayles make their way to the stadium.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

6. What fashion icon promotes this region of France? Why?

7. What does Massot do regarding the hunt for gold? Why does he do this?

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

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

10. Why does Mayle decide to not install a security system? Is this a good reason? Why or why not?

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