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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The masses in England suffer from poor restaurant food, according to Regis. Why?
(a) The English do not care about food.
(b) They do not have a good sense of taste.
(c) Only the rich can afford to go out and eat well.
(d) There is no good food to be found in England.

2. A card from Saint-Tropez notes the ________________ are increasing the number of applicants for the Saint-Tropez police force.
(a) Hand guns sold.
(b) Nudist beaches.
(c) Number of burglaries.
(d) Cars on the road.

3. The Lubéron is described in a recent issue of American Vogue as what?
(a) "The French secret."
(b) "The secret of South France."
(c) "The best place on earth."
(d) "The best of France."

4. After enduring another mild winter, dry conditions lead to a big fire that destroys six ____________________ acres near Marseille the following summer.
(a) Million.
(b) Thousand.
(c) Dozen.
(d) Hundred.

5. An annual party, the fete ____________, is held every summer in the town square.
(a) Chaud.
(b) Superbe.
(c) Ete.
(d) Votive.

6. The venue is fitting for the Italian. Why?
(a) It provides only Italian entertainers.
(b) It serves Italian food during performances.
(c) It has an Italian name.
(d) The huge theater was built by his countrymen.

7. Who is especially concerned regarding the low amount of rainfall?
(a) The professional swimmers.
(b) The artists.
(c) The farmers.
(d) The real estate developers.

8. Who helps Mayle get out of a parking ticket?
(a) Robert.
(b) Roger.
(c) Ronaldo.
(d) Ralph.

9. Place ______ serves as the town square in the center of Avignon.
(a) Peter.
(b) Pie.
(c) Poisson.
(d) Pieta.

10. A high-speed train is planned for Provence. Why?
(a) To reduce the amount of street traffic.
(b) To cut the travel time from Paris.
(c) To cut travel time from Northern France.
(d) To cut travel time for commuters.

11. What reason did Regis give for only being able to eat one course?
(a) He had piles.
(b) He did not like the rest of the food on the menu.
(c) He had a small stomach.
(d) He had a busy schedule.

12. Michel shows Mayle some ancient glasses from which ______________ was served.
(a) Absinthe.
(b) Pastis.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Whisky.

13. What does Massot want to rent?
(a) A bumping hammer.
(b) A jack-hammer.
(c) A mallet.
(d) A sledge-hammer.

14. One evening when Mayle is in the bar, Michel is conducting a tasting contest to determine which brand of _________ is the best pastis.
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twenty-five.
(d) Five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In _________, the Mayle residence is threatened by the outbreak of nearby fires that eventually destroy a good portion of the surrounding forests.

2. After sunset, the awards are presented to the winning dogs. What takes place the rest of the night?

3. A little more digging unearths what?

4. Why was Robert fired from the police force?

5. Although the wise men in the village had promised rain by ____________, conditions remain dry and parched.

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