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Who is the author of the poem 'Great Fool: Zen Master Ryokan'?

Great Fool

Zen Master

Ryokan (correct)

Eighteenth-century

What is the main concern of Ryokan in his poem?

The existence of life

The importance of laughter

The significance of food (correct)

The meaning of life

What does Ryokan suggest people do when he says 'step back'?

Laugh along with others

Ponder the ultimate questions

Guarantee a time worth laughing at

Give it some thought (correct)

Why do the British and the French have different food preferences?

Because of cultural differences Signup and view all the answers

What is the main question the text asks about food?

Why do we love spices, sweets, coffee? Signup and view all the answers

What does Ryokan guarantee will happen in the future?

People will have something worth laughing at Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a question posed in the text?

Why is pizza a popular American food? Signup and view all the answers

What does the French response to the British insult 'frogs' imply?

The British have many religious beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the text?

The importance of cultural differences in food preferences. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the British and the French tease each other about their food preferences?

Because they have different historical accidents Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to human foodways, according to the text?

Human nutritional needs, ecology, and historical accident Signup and view all the answers

What did Karl Marx say about food and history?

Humans make food within limits set by biology, economics, and psychology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nutrients are essential for a dietary regime to endure?

Protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and necessary minerals Signup and view all the answers

Why is food history generally a history without names?

The names of the great inventors are unknown Signup and view all the answers

Who developed bread wheat, a complicated hybrid that benefited humanity greatly?

Unknown Signup and view all the answers