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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the clerk at the delicatessen suggest Allende fool her lover into believing he is eating the real mushroom?
(a) Washed olives soaked in Maitake oil.
(b) Less expensive mushrooms soaked in truffle oil.
(c) Washed olives soaked in truffle oil.
(d) Washed olives soaked in shitake oil.

2. When does the bond between food and pleasure begin?
(a) When a mother prepares meals for her children.
(b) On a first date.
(c) When a baby begins to nurse.
(d) When a baby eats solid foods.

3. Upon what do vegetables depend for their sensual qualities?
(a) Their freshness.
(b) Their size.
(c) Their color.
(d) Their shape.

4. What was established by the eighteenth century?
(a) An herbal tea.
(b) Tea time in England.
(c) A tea makers' union.
(d) A tea examination process.

5. What is a cult that explores the possibilities of eroticism as a path to illumination?
(a) Tantra.
(b) Pita.
(c) Sutra.
(d) Kama.

6. What has Allende always wanted?
(a) A winery.
(b) A vineyard.
(c) A bartender's license.
(d) A wine cellar.

7. How is nouvelle cuisine perceived?
(a) As a safe alternative to ethnic foods.
(b) As less flavorful.
(c) As fresher.
(d) As more flavorful.

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

9. Why can Spanish Fly be dangerous?
(a) It creates paralysis.
(b) It ultimately leads to lightheadedness and even insanity.
(c) It destroys the nervous system.
(d) It causes blood clots.

10. What does Catherine the Great have the presence of mind to do?
(a) To have her children educated.
(b) Divorce her husband.
(c) Marry her children into wealthy families.
(d) Have her husband eliminated.

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

12. Why is it hard to buy these special mushrooms?
(a) They are expensive.
(b) They can be poisonous.
(c) They are very large.
(d) They are rare.

13. For what was alcohol first used?
(a) Medicinal purposes.
(b) Drinking with every meal.
(c) Consuming for special occasions.
(d) Cooking.

14. How does Allende begin the chapter?
(a) With a list of her favorite vegetables.
(b) With a list of her least favorite vegetables.
(c) With a list of recipes.
(d) With an apology for any mistakes or omissions that might exist.

15. What is the purpose of the last section?
(a) To be used.
(b) To be understood.
(c) To be studied.
(d) To be admired.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is included at the end of this chapter?

3. Why does the author include this section?

4. What type of food does Allende prefer?

5. Who pursues Colomba?

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