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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. During the period when Robert was in law enforcement, he ate breakfast where each morning?
(a) At his home.
(b) At the same diner in town.
(c) At various cafes around town.
(d) At the same cafe by the sea.

2. Why does Mayle dash into a nearby cafe?
(a) To get change for the parking meter.
(b) To get something to drink.
(c) To ask for directions.
(d) To use the restroom.

3. What does Massot do to assist Peter in his findings?
(a) He calls in experts.
(b) He buys a jack-hammer.
(c) He digs several holes.
(d) He rents a metal detector.

4. 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.

5. A woman sitting nearby insists that Pavarotti does what in between songs?
(a) Eats small meals.
(b) Drinks a gallon of water.
(c) Talks to his mother on the phone.
(d) Complains to his agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mayle begins to clear a pile of _________________.

2. There is often comment about dogs resembling who?

3. The Lubéron is described in a recent issue of American Vogue as what?

4. The Mayles skip the morning trials, which eliminates what?

5. During _____________, in an effort to prevent the outbreak of fires in the spring, the government trims back dry brush and undergrowth from the region.

Short Essay Questions

1. What is pastis? Why is there a chapter about it?

2. What does Massot find in the area? What is his next suggestion? Is this a good suggestion? Why or why not?

3. What does Mayle learn from a woman during the concert? Do you believe her? Why or why not?

4. How is a stranger able to prevent Mayle from getting a parking ticket? Why is he able to do something Mayle is not able to do?

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

6. Why do the Mayles skip the morning dog show trials? Do you find this part of the dog show unusual or odd? Why or why not?

7. What does Mayle think of this market? How do you know this?

8. Describe Regis. What are you thoughts about this individual?

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

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

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