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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. What does Allende say alligator tastes like?

2. Who are the gigolo's best clients?

3. What attracts Allende to her husband?

4. When does this story originate?

5. What does Tabra travel in search of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe wine.

2. How is the cheese at the processing plant?

3. How are eggs known in all cultures?

4. Where does Mahmoud take Tabra?

5. What does the final section of the book contain?

6. What is Allende's purpose in writing this book?

7. What does the mistress do to kill her lover?

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

9. What is Tantra?

10. How does Allende feel about making bread?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Coffee, tea, and honey are in the same category as "non-food" items.

Part 1) Why does coffee have mixed reviews as an aphrodisiac?

Part 2) What is the history of tea?

Part 3) How is honey a significant aphrodisiac?

Essay Topic 3

Allende has memories of private orgies organized by her step-father for her mother.

Part 1) What intrigues Allende about orgies?

Part 2) Name two reasons the author gives for the purpose of orgies.

Part 3) Why is the Christian church against orgies, according to this book?

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