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vocabulary : to go bad; to become bad tasting

spoil

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vocabulary : to make or cook meals

prepare

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vocabulary : to put two things together

pair

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vocabulary : very impressive

distinguished

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vocabulary : something that people do by tradition

custom

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vocabulary : a part of a recipe such as a food or spice

ingredient

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vocabulary : requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners

formal

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vocabulary : a set of instructions for making food

recipe

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What is the main idea of the passage ?

French food has changed over time.

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Who was Catherine de Medici ?

She is an Italian princess.

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What custom did Catherine de Medici introduce ?

She introduced serving food in courses.

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How long did dishes take to prepare ?

It took several hours or days to prepare.

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Why did Catherine de Medici move to France ?

She moved to marry a man who would become King.

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How did people use spices in France in the 1500s ?

They used spices to change the taste of spoiled food.

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Where did French food come from ?

French food came from Italy.

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Who did Catherine bring to France from Italy ?

She brought distinguished chefs to France.

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