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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 sunset, the awards are presented to the winning dogs. What takes place the rest of the night?
(a) The humans continue to celebrate with clinking glasses.
(b) The dogs are prepared for the next day of competition.
(c) The humans pack up and leave.
(d) The humans prepare for the trip home.

2. Inside the market, Mayle observes other shoppers eating breakfast of croissants, coffee and __________.
(a) Tea.
(b) Wine.
(c) Beer.
(d) Juice.

3. ____________ dogs are the first to go through the trials.
(a) Hound.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Toy.
(d) Companion.

4. What does Peter do with Massot's plan?
(a) He laughs at it.
(b) He modifies it.
(c) He accepts it.
(d) He rejects it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason did Regis give for only being able to eat one course?

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

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

4. At the Ménerbes dog show, the dogs are dressed in fashions to resemble who?

5. Everything is perfect until it what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does this market show cultural differences between the French and other cultures?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does the author say that the dogs and owners resemble each other? Do you agree?

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

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