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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Allende believe is the most powerful aphrodisiac?

2. Why do people today turn to ever-stranger aphrodisiacs?

3. What does Allende speculate?

4. What is a sturgeon?

5. There is nothing better than what reading to fire up sexual desire?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does Allende compare a freshly-prepared omelet?

2. Describe the professor's pursuit of Colomba.

3. Why are the men attracted to Lola Montez?

4. Describe this list.

5. What does Allende once plan for a beau? What was the outcome?

6. Why do domestic birds not have aphrodisiac qualities?

7. Why does Allende question the aphrodisiac qualities of coffee?

8. What is the significance of appetite and sex?

9. What is the greatest aphrodisiac?

10. From where does the word "aphrodisiac" originate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author discusses various aphrodisiacs.

Part 1) What is an aphrodisiac?

Part 2) Name two aphrodisiacs, and explain why they are aphrodisiacs.

Part 3) Explain the history of these two aphrodisiacs.

Essay Topic 2

Aromas are important to human attraction and repulsion.

Part 1) How does Cleopatra use fragrances?

Part 2) What is the difference between a man and a woman's sense of smell?

Part 3) How are the senses of smell and taste connected?

Essay Topic 3

Certain birds have aphrodisiac qualities.

Part 1) What type of birds have aphrodisiac qualities?

Part 2) Why do some birds not have aphrodisiac qualities? What type of birds are these?

Part 3) What does Allende note about doves?

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