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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. At the Ménerbes dog show, the dogs are dressed in fashions to resemble who?
(a) Celebrities.
(b) Their masters.
(c) Models.
(d) Other breeds.

2. The tiny airport in Avignon is boasting direct flights to __________________ and will probably soon be referred to as Avignon International Airport.
(a) Rome.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) London.
(d) New York.

3. What does Massot want to rent?
(a) A bumping hammer.
(b) A jack-hammer.
(c) A sledge-hammer.
(d) A mallet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Even though the water in the Mayle's pool is warm as soup, it attracts a herd of wild __________ one evening that back away when Boy scares them off.

3. French Vogue follows up with a _____________-page spread about the Lubéron.

4. After sunset, the awards are presented to the winning dogs. What takes place the rest of the night?

5. A neighbor tells Mayle that he is becoming less ____________ because he now delights in rain.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the epitome of the Luberon? How is this being destroyed by the increase in visitors and new residents?

10. What is pastis? Why is there a chapter about it?

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