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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. What did one thick-set old man with a florid nose ask the nurse when she couldn't prick the tough skin of his thumb?
(a) "Are you a real nurse"
(b) "Are you afraid to hurt me?"
(c) "Don't you like my looks?"
(d) "Do you want me to fetch the butcher?"

2. How do the students following cafe deportment arrive?
(a) as conspicuously as possible
(b) blowing kisses
(c) carrying books
(d) waving to their friends

3. Which tree was beginning to blossom in March?
(a) the pear tree
(b) the dogwood tree
(c) the almond tree
(d) the apple tree

4. What about the insurance agent pleases the Mayles?
(a) his manners
(b) his optimism
(c) his professionalism
(d) his punctuality

5. How are the truffles which the Mayles eat prepared?
(a) broiled with fish
(b) included in salads
(c) baked in omelettes
(d) baked with chicken breasts

Short Answer Questions

1. What do they look for at a junk shop on the way home from Aix?

2. How many dogs accompanied the planting team?

3. What animal had Monsieur Massot shot?

4. What's a good description of Massot's dogs?

5. The Mayles received a copy of which magazine in the mail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Pierrot of Lacoste

2. How does donating blood in Provence differ from donating blood in England?

3. What is Monsieur Menicucci's theory about why the winters in Provence were becoming colder?

4. Describe in a sentence or two the bicycle trip the Mayles took on the first of May.

5. What gift did the pool man give to the Mayles?

6. Why did the Mayles purchase a house in Provence?

7. Why did Peter write that the final week in April ended on a sour note?

8. Describe the market in Coustellet.

9. What does the Mayles' temporary kitchen consist of?

10. Describe some of the hand and finger movements the French use to express themselves.

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