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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) Business owners.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Real estate agents.

2. Michel Bosc runs a restaurant and bar in the village of ________________.
(a) Cadarsac.
(b) Cabasse.
(c) Chelles.
(d) Cabrières.

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

4. For what does Peter pray?
(a) That no one gives Massot a jack-hammer for Christmas.
(b) That Massot does not rent a bumping hammer.
(c) That no one gives Massot a mallet for Christmas.
(d) That Massot does not have a sledge hammer.

5. Mayle is in Avignon to shop at the fresh food market, Les Halles, located there. He has arrived at __________, before the market is open, in order to get a place to park.
(a) 7 am.
(b) 4 am.
(c) 6 am.
(d) 5 am.

Short Answer Questions

1. A card from Saint-Tropez notes the ________________ are increasing the number of applicants for the Saint-Tropez police force.

2. During the period when Robert was in law enforcement, he ate breakfast where each morning?

3. Michel shows Mayle some ancient glasses from which ______________ was served.

4. Place ______ serves as the town square in the center of Avignon.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the epitome of the Luberon? How is this being destroyed by the increase in visitors and new residents?

2. Why does the author say that the dogs and owners resemble each other? Do you agree?

3. How does the author describe Place Pie? What does this reinforce about him?

4. Why is Mayle in Avignon? Why is this important enough to include in the book?

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

6. Describe the venue in which Pavarotti performs. Why does Mayle include this information?

7. What is another consequence of the drought. How might this affect the revenue of the region?

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

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

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

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