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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When does the bond between food and pleasure begin?
(a) When a baby begins to nurse.
(b) When a baby eats solid foods.
(c) When a mother prepares meals for her children.
(d) On a first date.

4. To what does Allende compare an omelet?
(a) The breakfast of champions.
(b) An Italian opera.
(c) The music of an Indian snake charmer.
(d) A delicious dessert.

5. Who does not pay attention to such details as the type, color, or fragrance of flowers as a form of communication.
(a) The Native Americans.
(b) The Medieval world.
(c) The modern-day Western world.
(d) Ancient Asian world.

6. What was one of the most common ingredients in love philters during the Middle Ages?
(a) Mandrake root.
(b) Hogwarts.
(c) Earthworms.
(d) Dandelion leaves.

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

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

9. When is any alcohol perceived to be better?
(a) When it is served in good crystal.
(b) When it is consumed quickly.
(c) When served during a meal.
(d) When it is chilled.

10. What misconceptions are there regarding wine?
(a) What kind is the most healthy.
(b) What kind is the most expensive.
(c) What kind to serve in which situation.
(d) What kind tastes the best.

11. What is the definition of nouvelle cuisine?
(a) New French food.
(b) New ingredients used to enhance old recipes.
(c) The same ingredients combined in more ethnic combinations, including more Asian and Latin American influences.
(d) Entirely new ingredients and recipes.

12. Who pursues Colomba?
(a) Her roommate's boyfriend.
(b) Her neighbor.
(c) Her best friend.
(d) Her married college art professor.

13. Where is tea primarily cultivated?
(a) Warm, humid climates.
(b) Dry, arctic climates.
(c) Warm, dry climates.
(d) Dry, dessert cimates.

14. Why do Arab nations favor coffee to alcohol?
(a) Alcohol is not apetizing.
(b) Alcohol is forbidden by the Koran.
(c) Coffee is a healthier choice.
(d) Coffee beans are a large export for the countries.

15. How many lines of information does she give about each fruit?
(a) Between one and two lines.
(b) Between ten and twenty lines.
(c) Between eight and ten lines.
(d) Between two and eight lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catherine the Great do for half a century?

2. What is a lesser-known fruit she names?

3. What cannot be cultivated?

4. When they return, what is the only thing remaining?

5. How does Allende feel about the waiters, menus, and dishes served in the nouvelle restaurants?

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