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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who developed the technique of distillation?

2. What do the last two pages list?

3. When does the bond between food and pleasure begin?

4. What misconceptions are there regarding wine?

5. What is wrong with the Caribbean climate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Allende's family has certain values.

Part 1) What was valued when she was a child?

Part 2) What was not acceptable?

Part 3) When did these values change?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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