Portuguese Bakeries and Traditions
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What are the bakers still referred to as in Goa?

  • Boulanger
  • Fornaio
  • Pader (correct)
  • Panadero
  • What sound heralded the arrival of the traditional baker in the morning?

  • Bell ringing
  • Thud and jingle of a bamboo (correct)
  • Trumpet playing
  • Whistle
  • What did the children in Goa long for from the baker?

  • Bread-bangles (correct)
  • Cakes
  • Pies
  • Cookies
  • What do the elders often reminisce nostalgically about?

    <p>Portuguese days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main profession carried on by the family generation after generation?

    <p>Baking loaves of bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound did the baker's bamboo staff make during his arrival?

    <p>'Jhang, jhang'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of dress did the baker or bread-seller of those days wear?

    <p>Kabai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the kids peep into the baker's basket?

    <p>Out of curiosity to see the loaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered essential for a village according to the text?

    <p>Presence of a bakery and baker's furnace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author mention the mango-leaf toothbrush in the text?

    <p>To highlight cultural practices related to oral hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the mention of hot tea washing and cleaning up everything indicate?

    <p>Tea was considered a substitute for brushing teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did people wear half pants reaching just below the knees in the past?

    <p>As part of the baker's uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

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