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

2. How is the potential for fire made more dangerous?
(a) By the gusty winds.
(b) By the interest in grilling outside.
(c) By the use of wood-burning stoves.
(d) By the amount of people who smoke.

3. The parched Provence region is officially declared what?
(a) A safe place to live.
(b) A catastrophe.
(c) A natural disaster zone.
(d) A threat to the safety of its residents.

4. He explains that he must be ___________________ when he eats.
(a) Somewhat hungry.
(b) Full.
(c) Starving.
(d) Comfortable.

5. The Mayles skip the morning trials, which eliminates what?
(a) Young dogs.
(b) Small breeds.
(c) Mongrels and dogs with bad behavior.
(d) Hunting dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mayle is given a lesson by a neighbor in the art of trimming ______________ with a sickle.

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

3. The local _________________ are in great demand and becoming quite wealthy.

4. What does Massot do to assist Peter in his findings?

5. Mayle finds a parking spot on the crowded main street in _____________.

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 notice about Robert? What does this foreshadow?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Mayle decide to not install a security system? Is this a good reason? Why or why not?

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

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

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