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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Arab nations favor coffee to alcohol?

2. What does Allende's mother realize while in Turkey?

3. Why does Allende take dirt from Chile to her new home?

4. Which cheese tasted the best?

5. What does he prepare for her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Variety is an important aphrodisiac.

Part 1) Why is variety important?

Part 2) What types of varieties does the author discuss?

Part 3) How does Allende explain the modern obsession with variety?

Essay Topic 2

Certain birds have aphrodisiac qualities.

Part 1) What type of birds have aphrodisiac qualities?

Part 2) Why do some birds not have aphrodisiac qualities? What type of birds are these?

Part 3) What does Allende note about doves?

Essay Topic 3

The author discusses etiquette.

Part 1) How do most cultures eat meals?

Part 2) Why do Europeans begin using forks, knives, and spoons?

Part 3) What is the relationship between restrictions and desire?

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