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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. These Provencal residents __________ their newfound celebrity.
(a) Worry about.
(b) Are annoyed by.
(c) Enjoy.
(d) Fear.

2. The diners manage to polish off most of the ___________, with the help of Andre.
(a) Wine.
(b) Food.
(c) Dessert.
(d) Cheese.

3. Where does the man allow the dog to sleep?
(a) In his bed.
(b) In his garage.
(c) On his terrace.
(d) In his backyard.

4. Mayle's favorite letter was the one addressed to whom?
(a) The "Funny Writer in Provence."
(b) The "English Writer in Provence."
(c) The "Best Writer in Provence."
(d) The "Strange Writer in Provence."

5. Finally reaching the picnic area in what appears to be ____________________, the party finds a table for ten set under a sprawling oak tree, replete with starched white linen, silverware and ice buckets.
(a) An open field.
(b) A city park.
(c) A thick and untamed forest.
(d) An abandoned back yard.

6. Mayle keeps up with the correspondence as best he can but is truly ___________ when fans begin stopping by to get his autograph on their copies of his book.
(a) Anxious.
(b) Worried.
(c) Stunned.
(d) Annoyed.

7. Why does Mayle have to take Benson a second time to a pharmacy?
(a) The first pharmacy was too busy.
(b) The first pharmacist was not very knowledgeable.
(c) The first pharmacy was closed.
(d) The first pharmacy did not have one of the medications.

8. Why is the Mayles' friend suspicious about the dog's pedigree?
(a) He is unusually large.
(b) His ears are unusually large.
(c) His coat is unusually curly.
(d) He is unusually small.

9. Mayle is rather surprised by the level of ____________ provided for the festival.
(a) Technology.
(b) Surprise.
(c) Entertainment.
(d) Security.

10. How does Peter feel about the food placed before him?
(a) He is unable to resist it.
(b) He wonders what it is.
(c) He is not impressed by it.
(d) He does not like it.

11. How does this man feel about talking with Peter?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Worried.
(c) Happy.
(d) Unsure.

12. Fans seek autographs from Mayle's neighbor, ____________, who is mentioned in the book as well as Monsieur Menicucci, a colorful, local plumber.
(a) Faustin.
(b) Pierre.
(c) Phillippe.
(d) Louis.

13. Mayle's wife decides to have a picnic for Peter's __________ birthday.
(a) Sixtieth.
(b) Thirtieth.
(c) Fortieth.
(d) Fiftieth.

14. One day at __________, Peter overhears two men discussing whether toads can sing.
(a) On the bus.
(b) Work.
(c) A cafe.
(d) In a park.

15. When does Peter wake?
(a) Late that evening.
(b) The next morning.
(c) When it is almost dinner time.
(d) Only a few minutes after falling asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. At lunch time, Michel tells Peter and six other visitors to follow him where?

2. When does a storm break out?

3. He was invited by his friend, Michel, ________________, to visit the famous wine caves of the region.

4. How does Mayle's wife feel when Mayle suggests that they should search for the owner?

5. What is his card?

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