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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the ___________ hour is over, the Mayles make their way to the stadium.

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

3. In the chapter A Pastis Lesson, it is explained that the ________________ is pastis, a yellow/gray anise-flavored liqueur.

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of the book is "Toujours Provence."

Part 1) How is this an appropriate title? What does it reveal about the writer? What clues does it give about the writer? What clues does it give the reader as to the subject and purpose of the book?

Part 2) What would another appropriate title be? Why? How important is the title of a book? What does the title reveal about the author and the book? How does it influence the reader?

Part 3) What were your initial thoughts about the title of this book? How did it immediately affect your opinion of the book? How did your opinion of the book evolve as you read the book? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The Mayles go to a dog show.

Part 1) Why do they attend a dog show? What does the author observe while at this dog show? How is this connected to other parts of the story? What does this reinforce about the characters and their experiences in Provence?

Part 2) What does the author notice about the dogs and their owners? Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Why might the owners do this? Do you find this odd? Why or why not?

Part 3) How are the details of this dog show important to the author? How are the details of life, as a whole, in Provence important to the author? Why? How do these details affect the reader?

Essay Topic 3

The Mayle's life is full of colorful people.

Part 1) Describe these colorful people. How are these colorful people tied to the unique experiences in the Mayles' lives? How do they support the author's opinion of Provence?

Part 2) How do these people, along with the author's unique experiences, enhance the book for the reader? How do these people affect your own opinion of Provence and France as a whole?

Part 3) What colorful and unique people exist in your own life? How do they affect your life? What would your life be like without them? Would it be better? Why or why not?

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