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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. ____________ dogs are the first to go through the trials.
(a) Toy.
(b) Hound.
(c) Companion.
(d) Hunting.

2. Mayle finds a parking spot on the crowded main street in _____________.
(a) Chemault.
(b) Cavaillon.
(c) Cabannes.
(d) Checy.

3. For what does Peter pray?
(a) That no one gives Massot a jack-hammer for Christmas.
(b) That Massot does not have a sledge hammer.
(c) That Massot does not rent a bumping hammer.
(d) That no one gives Massot a mallet for Christmas.

4. Although the wise men in the village had promised rain by ____________, conditions remain dry and parched.
(a) August.
(b) September.
(c) July.
(d) October.

5. Scores of ____________ are on sale everywhere one looks--laying on blankets, under trees and stacked in boxes.
(a) Older dogs.
(b) Kittens.
(c) Dog stuffed animals.
(d) Puppies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helps Mayle get out of a parking ticket?

2. The two men agree to share any profits, with a percent share for Mayle.

3. What does Peter do with Massot's plan?

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.

5. Place ______ serves as the town square in the center of Avignon.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

10. How is Mrs. Mayle's weakness for dogs taken advantage of here? How does the author seem to feel about her weakness? How do you know this?

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