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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. In Faustin's opinion, what would be located by the well or near the chimney?
(a) More jewelry.
(b) More shoes.
(c) Treasure.
(d) Charcoal.

2. One evening when Mayle is in the bar, Michel is conducting a tasting contest to determine which brand of _________ is the best pastis.
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

3. At the Ménerbes dog show, the dogs are dressed in fashions to resemble who?
(a) Celebrities.
(b) Models.
(c) Their masters.
(d) Other breeds.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mayle is careful to keep what in a fireproof container in case their house goes up in flames?

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

3. After sunset, the awards are presented to the winning dogs. What takes place the rest of the night?

4. Even though the water in the Mayle's pool is warm as soup, it attracts a herd of wild __________ one evening that back away when Boy scares them off.

5. Why was Robert fired from the police force?

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

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

4. How does the town of Orange feel about Pavarotti's arrival? Why do they feel this way?

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

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

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

8. Why is Mayle in Avignon? Why is this important enough to include in the book?

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

10. How does this market show cultural differences between the French and other cultures?

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