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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. After removing the clutter, Mayle finds what buried in the now exposed soil?
(a) A shoe.
(b) A gold coin dated 1857.
(c) An arrowhead.
(d) A bracelet.

2. Everything is perfect until it what?
(a) A tall family sits in front of the Mayles.
(b) The concert is cancelled.
(c) The air conditioning system breaks down.
(d) It starts to rain.

3. _____________ 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.
(a) Twenty-six.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Five.
(d) Sixteen.

4. Elegant old buildings are located on one side of the square, while a ____________________ is located on the opposite side.
(a) Beautiful modern building.
(b) Beautiful old sculpture.
(c) Hideous old building.
(d) Hideous modern sculpture.

5. Who is drawn to these dry areas?
(a) Smokers.
(b) Pyrotechnicians.
(c) Arsonists.
(d) Chefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. The tiny airport in Avignon is boasting direct flights to __________________ and will probably soon be referred to as Avignon International Airport.

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

3. A plausible explanation for the connection between pastis and the Provence is what?

4. During the first ______ months of 1989, the rainfall in the Provence is well below normal.

5. There is often comment about dogs resembling who?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

9. 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?

10. How does Male find gold coins? Why does this matter to him?

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