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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the greatest aphrodisiac of all?
(a) Food.
(b) Smell.
(c) Wine.
(d) Love.

2. What is included at the end of this chapter?
(a) The reasons for being a vegetarian.
(b) A list of aphrodisiac vegetables.
(c) A recipe for vegetarian ratatouille.
(d) Many vegetarian recipes.

3. What do some birds and animal purposely do?
(a) Become drunk on fermented fruits.
(b) Drink wine.
(c) Run into windows.
(d) Make wine.

4. 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.

5. What does he prepare for her?
(a) A glass of red wine.
(b) A beautiful dinner of roast duck and vegetables.
(c) A list of movies to see.
(d) All of her favorite vegetarian dishes.

6. Where do erotic qualities of vegetables rest?
(a) In scientific discovery.
(b) In the eye of the beholder.
(c) In the recipe in which the vegetable is cooked.
(d) In tradition and habit.

7. Who convinces them to leave the pasture?
(a) The insects that are biting.
(b) An impatient bull.
(c) Colomba's conscience.
(d) The farmer who owns the pasture.

8. What are some common favorites on the list?
(a) Apple tart and lemon merengue pie.
(b) Kiwi and mango.
(c) Apples and grapes.
(d) Strawberry pie and raspberry gelatin.

9. What health benefits does wine have when drunk in moderation?
(a) It helps in weight loss.
(b) It makes everyone more beautiful.
(c) It reduces wear on the heart.
(d) It creates a clearer complexion.

10. What are listed as fruits but are not traditionally classified as fruits in American culture?
(a) Avocados and pistachios.
(b) Olives and walnuts.
(c) Tomatoes and Zucchini.
(d) Summer squash and almonds.

11. What is a lesser-known fruit she names?
(a) Star fruit.
(b) Orange.
(c) Quince.
(d) Papaya.

12. Who is a vegetarian that is mentioned?
(a) Panchita Llona.
(b) Allende.
(c) Robert Shekter.
(d) Cleopatra.

13. What detailed instructions does Allende provide?
(a) How to prepare Catherine the Great's omelet.
(b) How to make a standard omelet.
(c) The health benefits of eggs.
(d) To ensure the most passionately decadent outcome.

14. What list does Allende give?
(a) The most strange fruits.
(b) Recipes calling for various fruits.
(c) All the fruits that are considered aphrodisiac in nature.
(d) The most exotic and unknown fruits.

15. What are there more of than there are countries in the world?
(a) Cows.
(b) Dairy farms.
(c) Cheese processing plants.
(d) Flavors and consistencies in cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was probably just a rumor about Catherine the Great?

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

3. Where does Allende first see cheese being made?

4. Of what does Catherine the Great's breakfast consist?

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

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