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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. The local _________________ are in great demand and becoming quite wealthy.
(a) Real estate agents.
(b) Business owners.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Politicians.

2. Everything is perfect until it what?
(a) It starts to rain.
(b) A tall family sits in front of the Mayles.
(c) The concert is cancelled.
(d) The air conditioning system breaks down.

3. A man who is entering his tall black Great Dane in the contest is himself dressed in __________ from head to toe.
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

4. _____________ bars are located inside Les Halles, one of which called Chez Kiki, which serves champagne long before most people in town are awake.
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. Normal life begins in ________________ when the traffic is sparse and there are no crowds and there is never a problem to get a table at a restaurant.
(a) September.
(b) December.
(c) October.
(d) May.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the second song, what does Pavarotti do?

2. The two men agree to share any profits, with a percent share for Mayle.

3. A woman sitting nearby insists that Pavarotti does what in between songs?

4. After removing the clutter, Mayle finds what buried in the now exposed soil?

5. A high-speed train is planned for Provence. Why?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How has the influx of visitors in Provence affected travel?

5. What is Provence eventually declared? To what does this lead? Will this help the region? Why or why not?

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

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

10. How is Mrs. Mayle's weakness for dogs taken advantage of here? How does the author seem to feel about her weakness? How do you know this?

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