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What is the significance of the traditional baker's bamboo mentioned in the text?
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?
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?
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?
What is one reason why the fire in the traditional furnaces has not yet been extinguished?
Who were typically responsible for buying loaves from the baker for households in Goa?
Who were typically responsible for buying loaves from the baker for households in Goa?
Why does the text mention that while the eaters of loaves might have vanished, the makers are still present?
Why does the text mention that while the eaters of loaves might have vanished, the makers are still present?