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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does she hope to maintain for the duration of her life?

2. How does Allende begin the chapter?

3. How is this list arranged?

4. What mushrooms are rare, prized, and very expensive?

5. What does this chapter highlight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Variety is an important aphrodisiac.

Part 1) Why is variety important?

Part 2) What types of varieties does the author discuss?

Part 3) How does Allende explain the modern obsession with variety?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Lola Montez is a celebrated courtesan.

Part 1) What does she invent? Why?

Part 2) What are the reactions of others?

Part 3) Why do women wear make-up, jewelry, silk and lace? What is the connection between these and Montez's invention?

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