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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does this story originate?

2. What spices are on this list?

3. What does Allende highlight?

4. What are some of the most popular methods of preparation of eggs?

5. There is nothing better than what reading to fire up sexual desire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Allende write for each fruit listed?

2. Why does Allende question the aphrodisiac qualities of coffee?

3. What does Allende suggest should be in the home?

4. What is the history of kept men?

5. Describe this list.

6. What types of recipes can be found?

7. Describe the sense of taste.

8. What is a fugu?

9. What is the history of tea?

10. What does the modern-day Western world not know about flowers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Allende travels to the Amazon jungle.

Part 1) What does the jungle mean to its inhabitants?

Part 2) What are two activities in which she partakes with the natives?

Part 3) How does Allende How does Allende describe the food she eats in the jungle?

Essay Topic 2

Lola Montez is a celebrated courtesan.

Part 1) What does she invent? Why?

Part 2) What are the reactions of others?

Part 3) Why do women wear make-up, jewelry, silk and lace? What is the connection between these and Montez's invention?

Essay Topic 3

Three people collaborated with Allende on this book.

Part 1) Who are these three people?

Part 2) What is the relationship between the author and these people?

Part 3) What input do these people have in the book?

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