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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are some common favorites on the list?
(a) Kiwi and mango.
(b) Apple tart and lemon merengue pie.
(c) Strawberry pie and raspberry gelatin.
(d) Apples and grapes.

2. Why does the author include this section?
(a) She wants the readers to learn more about cooking and aphrodisiacs.
(b) All of the above.
(c) Her mother is an amazing cook.
(d) The author loves food.

3. What does Allende call her emergency recipe for this special mushroom soup?
(a) Yummy Truffle Soup.
(b) I Love You Soup.
(c) I'm Sorry Soup.
(d) Reconciliation Soup.

4. What is the purpose of the last section?
(a) To be admired.
(b) To be studied.
(c) To be understood.
(d) To be used.

5. What is the best shape for a vegetable that is an aphrodisiac?
(a) A geometric-shaped vegetable.
(b) A symmetrical vegetable.
(c) A phallic-shaped or round vegetable.
(d) An asymmetrical vegetable.

6. What is wrong with the Caribbean climate?
(a) There are many large insects due to the weather.
(b) It rains too much.
(c) It is too humid.
(d) The flowers do not grow well.

7. What wine should be served first?
(a) Red wine.
(b) Blush wine.
(c) White wine.
(d) Dessert wine.

8. What are listed as fruits but are not traditionally classified as fruits in American culture?
(a) Tomatoes and Zucchini.
(b) Avocados and pistachios.
(c) Olives and walnuts.
(d) Summer squash and almonds.

9. How does Allende begin the chapter?
(a) With an apology for any mistakes or omissions that might exist.
(b) With a list of recipes.
(c) With a list of her favorite vegetables.
(d) With a list of her least favorite vegetables.

10. What was probably just a rumor about Catherine the Great?
(a) She was celibate.
(b) She had relations with her horse.
(c) She did not enjoy ruling her country.
(d) She had two lovers.

11. Why does Allende flee from Chile?
(a) The military coup of 1973.
(b) The presidential election of 1973.
(c) Religious persecution in 1973.
(d) The earthquake of 1973.

12. How is nouvelle cuisine perceived?
(a) As more flavorful.
(b) As fresher.
(c) As a safe alternative to ethnic foods.
(d) As less flavorful.

13. About what does she write?
(a) The role of food in her life.
(b) The role of love in her life.
(c) The role of men in her life.
(d) The role of aphrodisiacs in her life.

14. How is this list arranged?
(a) In alphabetical order.
(b) By shape.
(c) From least aphrodisiac to most.
(d) From most aphrodisiac to least.

15. What does this chapter highlight?
(a) All love potions.
(b) The deadliest love potions.
(c) Love potions created from unusual ingredients.
(d) The worst tasting love potions.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the clerk at the delicatessen suggest Allende fool her lover into believing he is eating the real mushroom?

2. What was one of the most common ingredients in love philters during the Middle Ages?

3. What form of communication without words is centuries old?

4. This last section is to be in tandem with what?

5. What type of vegetable is more likely to entice an intended lover?

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