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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. During the first ______ months of 1989, the rainfall in the Provence is well below normal.
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

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

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

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

5. What does Peter do with Massot's plan?
(a) He rejects it.
(b) He laughs at it.
(c) He accepts it.
(d) He modifies it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Massot find near the pool?

3. One blond woman is dressed in _________________ and her miniature white poodle is tethered to a white lead.

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

5. There are a limited amount of properties, which ________________ the competitiveness among the agents.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What is Provence eventually declared? To what does this lead? Will this help the region? Why or why not?

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

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

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

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

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