Portuguese Bakeries Nostalgia Quiz

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What is the significance of the traditional baker's bamboo mentioned in the text?

  • To scare away birds from the bakery
  • To signal the arrival of the baker in the morning (correct)
  • To use as a tool for baking the bread
  • To measure the dough for the loaves

What do Goans traditionally call bakers, as mentioned in the text?

  • Breadmakers
  • Confectioners
  • Loafers
  • Pader (correct)

What was the main reason children in Goa were excited about the baker's arrival?

  • To buy loaves for their families
  • To learn how to bake bread
  • To get bread-bangles and special sweet bread (correct)
  • To socialize with the baker

What is one reason why the fire in the traditional furnaces has not yet been extinguished?

<p>The unique flavor produced by traditional furnaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were typically responsible for buying loaves from the baker for households in Goa?

<p>'Paskine' or 'Bastine', the maid-servant of the house (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that while the eaters of loaves might have vanished, the makers are still present?

<p>To contrast consumption habits with production processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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