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

Short Answer Questions

1. What can love potions be created to treat?

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

3. How does the clerk at the delicatessen suggest Allende fool her lover into believing he is eating the real mushroom?

4. What does Allende call her emergency recipe for this special mushroom soup?

5. Where do erotic qualities of vegetables rest?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Accepted gender roles are challenged.

Part 1) What is an example of an accepted gender role mentioned in this book?

Part 2) How is this gender role challenged?

Part 3) What is Allende's opinion on this gender role?

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