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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Night in Egypt | Sins of the Flesh.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What convent blacklisted these herbs?
(a) Sisters of Notre Dame.
(b) Carmelite Sisters.
(c) Barefoot Sisters of the Poor.
(d) Franciscan Sisters.

2. Why does the woman strangle the man with a silk muffler?
(a) To prolong his erection and their pleasure.
(b) He likes silk mufflers.
(c) She likes to be in control.
(d) He looks good in a silk muffler.

3. What were herbs and spices grown in convent and monastery gardens used for?
(a) Aphrodisiac purposes.
(b) Flavoring food.
(c) Preserving food.
(d) Medicinal purposes.

4. Why does Lola Montez invent the Tarantula?
(a) She loves to dance.
(b) She loves to be the center of attention.
(c) To woo her subjects.
(d) She has an interest in spiders.

5. What does Allende caution?
(a) Readers to be careful with aphrodisiacs.
(b) Readers to be careful with words.
(c) Readers to be in love.
(d) Readers to avoid technological aphrodisiacs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the lady come up with a plan to kill her lover?

2. How is Allende's friend's blind date turn into a Herculean god?

3. What does Mahmoud whisper in Tabra's ear?

4. When does this story originate?

5. To whom is Anais Nin writing a letter?

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