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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 the ___________ hour is over, the Mayles make their way to the stadium.
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Break.
(d) Lunch.

2. The epitome of the Lubéron is its charming and picturesque group of villages, the jewel of which is a tiny town named ___________.
(a) Toulouse.
(b) Gordes.
(c) Chartres.
(d) Nimes.

3. In _________, the Mayle residence is threatened by the outbreak of nearby fires that eventually destroy a good portion of the surrounding forests.
(a) September.
(b) August.
(c) June.
(d) July.

4. 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.

5. Mayle finds a parking spot on the crowded main street in _____________.
(a) Cavaillon.
(b) Checy.
(c) Chemault.
(d) Cabannes.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Peter pray?

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

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

4. What does Massot want to rent?

5. What does Massot find near the pool?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Mayle notice about Robert? What does this foreshadow?

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

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

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

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

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