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Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses Quiz

Isabel Allende
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Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses Quiz

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1)

Who are the most successful at cultivating the art of the erotic? (from A Night in Egypt | Sins of the Flesh)

The Italian.
The French.
The Japanese.
Vegetarians.
2)

About what does she write? (from Finally…)

The role of aphrodisiacs in her life.
The role of love in her life.
The role of food in her life.
The role of men in her life.
3)

What happened when Allende began making bread regularly? (from Bread, God\'s Grace | Creatures of the Sea)

The adults in the household gained weight.
Everyone became tired of bread.
She became better at making bread.
She decided to open her own patisserie.
4)

How long have there been kept men in various cultures? (from Unclassifiables | The Gigolo)

Since the Middle Ages.
Only a few centuries.
Before the birth of Christianity.
As far back as recorded history.
5)

How many women are found in a Turkish harem in 1909? (from More Creatures from the Sea | The Harem)

More than 20.
More than 20,000.
More than 2000.
More than 200.
6)

What list does Allende give? (from Forbidden Fruits)

Recipes calling for various fruits.
All the fruits that are considered aphrodisiac in nature.
The most strange fruits.
The most exotic and unknown fruits.
7)

In what does Allende believe? (from Finally…)

Arranged marriages.
Drinking large amounts of wine.
Eating healthy food.
Love at first sight.
8)

Who wrote the last section? (from Panchita\'s Aphrodisiac Recipes)

Allende.
Colomba.
Panchita.
Robert.
9)

What detailed instructions does Allende provide? (from Supreme Stimulus for Lechery)

The health benefits of eggs.
How to make a standard omelet.
How to prepare Catherine the Great's omelet.
To ensure the most passionately decadent outcome.
10)

Why does Allende's stepson make adjustments on the bread machine? (from Bread, God\'s Grace | Creatures of the Sea)

So the bread will be lighter and fluffier.
To make it grow marijuana.
To make marijuana brownies to be sold at school.
To make it toast bread.
11)

When is any alcohol perceived to be better? (from Liquors)

When it is consumed quickly.
When served during a meal.
When it is chilled.
When it is served in good crystal.
12)

What was the purpose of tea in Europe, prior to becoming a popular drink? (from Other Delicious Aphrodisiacs)

As a medicine.
As an export.
As an aphrodisiac.
As a plant grown for aesthetic purposes.
13)

What is the greatest drawback to eating shellfish? (from More Creatures from the Sea | The Harem)

They do not taste very good.
They often cause allergic reactions.
They are difficult to find.
They are very expensive.
14)

What is included at the end of this chapter? (from From the Earth With Love)

A recipe for vegetarian ratatouille.
Many vegetarian recipes.
The reasons for being a vegetarian.
A list of aphrodisiac vegetables.
15)

What do Japanese male prostitutes do in order to have a variety of sexual positions from which to choose? (from Unclassifiables | The Gigolo)

They have a list to give to clients from which to choose.
They take erotic classes.
They have a DVD to remind them.
They memorize large portions of erotic manuals.
16)

What health benefits does wine have when drunk in moderation? (from The Spirit of Wine)

It reduces wear on the heart.
It helps in weight loss.
It makes everyone more beautiful.
It creates a clearer complexion.
17)

Who is a vegetarian that is mentioned? (from From the Earth With Love)

Robert Shekter.
Panchita Llona.
Allende.
Cleopatra.
18)

What are there more of than there are countries in the world? (from Cheese)

Cheese processing plants.
Cows.
Flavors and consistencies in cheese.
Dairy farms.
19)

What does he prepare for her? (from Colomba in Nature)

A glass of red wine.
All of her favorite vegetarian dishes.
A list of movies to see.
A beautiful dinner of roast duck and vegetables.
20)

What does this final section contain? (from Panchita\'s Aphrodisiac Recipes)

Lists of aphrodisiacs.
Recipes.
Herbal remedies.
Medicinal uses of alcohol.
21)

To what does Allende compare an omelet? (from Supreme Stimulus for Lechery)

An Italian opera.
A delicious dessert.
The breakfast of champions.
The music of an Indian snake charmer.
22)

What does Allende call her emergency recipe for this special mushroom soup? (from Se Non e Vero)

Reconciliation Soup.
I'm Sorry Soup.
I Love You Soup.
Yummy Truffle Soup.
23)

Why do Mormons not drink coffee? (from Other Delicious Aphrodisiacs)

It is an aphrodisiac.
It is a sin.
It is a stimulant.
It is disgusting.
24)

What wine should be served first? (from The Spirit of Wine)

Blush wine.
Red wine.
White wine.
Dessert wine.
25)

What ocean creature does not belong in the same category as fish? (from Unclassifiables | The Gigolo)

Turtle.
Shark.
Swordfish.
Angelfish.
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