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| 1. You've rented a car at Nice Airport. After a day of
driving, it's time to fill up. You arrive at the gas station, where
the choices puzzle you. Which should you choose? a. Sans plomb 95 b. Super c. Sans plomb 98 |
| 2. It's after noon time and you're getting hungry, wanting
to try out an authentic French restaurant. Until what time does the
restaurant offer lunch? a. No later than 1 pm b. There's no specific time. French restaurants serve food all day c. 2 pm at the latest |
| 3. Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence and Toujours
Provence have made the Luberon region very popular. Which
village does he describe as his home base.? a. Apt b. Ménerbes c. Bonnieux |
| 4. Despite those pictures of Provence in blazing sunlight,
it does rain in Provence. If you don't want to experience these,
sometimes violent, downpours, which month (statistically) should you
avoid? a. September b. November c. March |
| 5. You're ready to stock up on French culinary items and
other goodies at the Supermaché. Outside you see hundreds of
shopping carts securely tied together. What does it need to dislodge
one? a. a special token (jeton) b. a credit card c. a ten-franc coin |
| 6. During your stay in France, an accident occurs,
unfortunately, that requires immediate medical attention. What
number do you call? a. The gendarmes/police: 17 b. The pompiers/ fire brigade: 18 c. SAMU/ambulence: 15 |
| 7. Which town is famous for its Provençal faïence,
a highly glazed ware of plates, bowls, etc., finely decorated with
flowers and birds? a. Moustiers-Ste-Marie b. St. Paul-de-Vence c. Fayence |
| 8. Herbes de Provence is a melange of herbs found in
Provence and used in many Provençal dishes. Which herb is NOT
included in this mix? a. Marjoram b. Dill c. Thyme |
| 9. You've returned to a house you've rented before. You know
the French neighbors from your earlier visit. When you see them
again, what do you see as a greeting? a. Salut! b. Comment allez-vous? c. Enchanté! |
| 10. Chestnuts are a special delicacy and harvested in
certain areas of the Var, with local chestnut festivals to celebrate
the occasion. If you want to participate, which month should you
choose for your visit? a. June b. December c. October |
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