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According to the passage, why were the furnaces described as 'time-tested'?
According to the passage, why were the furnaces described as 'time-tested'?
- Because they had the power to withstand inexperienced usage.
- Because they had been thoroughly tested each time before being used.
- Because they had proved the test of time and were working well. (correct)
- Because they had been tested by modern-day experts.
What does the idiom 'reminiscing' mean in the passage?
What does the idiom 'reminiscing' mean in the passage?
- Remember and talk about past experiences (correct)
- Commit something to memory
- Train of thought
- Make a decision without thinking
What is the main focus of the passage?
What is the main focus of the passage?
- The disappearance of Portuguese eaters
- The existence of age-old furnaces (correct)
- The nostalgia for the good old Portuguese days
- The sound of the traditional baker's bamboo
What can be inferred about the traditional baker's bamboo?
What can be inferred about the traditional baker's bamboo?
What is the significance of the Portuguese loaves of bread mentioned in the passage?
What is the significance of the Portuguese loaves of bread mentioned in the passage?