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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Arab nations favor coffee to alcohol?
(a) Alcohol is not apetizing.
(b) Coffee beans are a large export for the countries.
(c) Alcohol is forbidden by the Koran.
(d) Coffee is a healthier choice.

2. 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.

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

4. What cannot be cultivated?
(a) Dandelions.
(b) Boars.
(c) Truffles.
(d) Sunflowers.

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

6. How was the cheese made?
(a) In a factory with processed milk.
(b) In the cold, sterile environment of a factory.
(c) In the heat from curdled, bacteria-filled milk.
(d) In a small, cool barn in fresh milk.

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

8. Why do Mormons not drink coffee?
(a) It is a stimulant.
(b) It is a sin.
(c) It is disgusting.
(d) It is an aphrodisiac.

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

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

11. What else does this list contain?
(a) Her least favorite vegetables.
(b) Her favorite vegetables.
(c) Recipes.
(d) Information regarding the origin of each vegetable.

12. What can love potions be created to treat?
(a) Melancholy.
(b) A variety of issues.
(c) Depression.
(d) Hyperactivity.

13. What does Catherine the Great do for half a century?
(a) She rules her husband's country.
(b) She wastes her time.
(c) She takes care of the poor.
(d) She guides her husband in all the decisions he makes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was established by the eighteenth century?

2. What type of vegetable is more likely to entice an intended lover?

3. Who developed the technique of distillation?

4. How are both dry, strong-flavored cheeses and softer, milder one considered aphrodisiacs?

5. Why is it hard to buy these special mushrooms?

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