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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. Why does Mayle dash into a nearby cafe?
(a) To get something to drink.
(b) To get change for the parking meter.
(c) To use the restroom.
(d) To ask for directions.

2. Mayle is given a lesson by a neighbor in the art of trimming ______________ with a sickle.
(a) Lavender.
(b) Grapevines.
(c) Shrubs.
(d) Grass.

3. Régis is known to be what?
(a) A strange man.
(b) A lover of good food.
(c) A chef.
(d) A comedian.

4. A little more digging unearths what?
(a) The shoe's pair.
(b) Another bracelet.
(c) A 20 franc piece dated 1869.
(d) A shard of pottery.

5. One blond woman is dressed in _________________ and her miniature white poodle is tethered to a white lead.
(a) White jeans and white heels.
(b) White shorts and white cowboy boots.
(c) Black jeans and a white shirt.
(d) White sweat pants and white sneakers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Scores of ____________ are on sale everywhere one looks--laying on blankets, under trees and stacked in boxes.

2. Régis is a large man and is dressed casually in what?

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

4. In postcard format, Mayle makes some observations about his _______________ in the Lubéron.

5. Often after a sale is finalized, the buyer notices what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the venue in which Pavarotti performs. Why does Mayle include this information?

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

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

7. What is Mayle's fear regarding Massot? Is this a rational fear? Why or why not?

8. 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?

9. Why do the Mayles skip the morning dog show trials? Do you find this part of the dog show unusual or odd? 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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