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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. Normal life begins in ________________ when the traffic is sparse and there are no crowds and there is never a problem to get a table at a restaurant.
(a) September.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) May.

2. A plausible explanation for the connection between pastis and the Provence is what?
(a) No other region enjoys pastis like those in Provence.
(b) The herbs used in the liqueur are cheap and readily available in the region.
(c) A hermit from the region created the first pastis.
(d) The herbs used in the liqueur are only grown in the region.

3. Based on its mild climate and upscale life-style, the Provence region is often referred to as what?
(a) "The Paris of the South."
(b) "New Hollywood."
(c) "The California of Europe."
(d) "The New York City of Europe."

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

5. French Vogue follows up with a _____________-page spread about the Lubéron.
(a) Twelve.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. In _________, the Mayle residence is threatened by the outbreak of nearby fires that eventually destroy a good portion of the surrounding forests.

2. What does Massot find near the pool?

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

4. Who is drawn to these dry areas?

5. The venue is fitting for the Italian. Why?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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