The Greek Emporium

Mrs. Gremelli is planning a trip to Greece next winter. She is not sure what types of clothes she will need to buy for her trip. She wants to know what the terrain in Greece is like. She also wants to know what the weather in Greece is like during the winter months.

• What is the terrain in Greece like?

• What is the weather in Greece like during the winter months?

• What types of clothes should Mrs. Gremelli buy for her trip to Greece?

• What are the popular tourist attractions in Greece?

Mr. Addison enjoys eating at different ethnic restaurants. He recently made his first visit to a Greek restaurant. He was surprised to see olives offered as an appetizer on the menu. He also had not expected so many of the entrées to feature lamb and seafood. He wants to know why olives, lamb, and seafood seem to be so important in Greek cuisine.

• Because they are traditional ingredients in Greek cuisine.

• Because they are the cheapest ingredients available.

• Because they are the only ingredients available in Greece.

• Because they are the most popular ingredients worldwide.

Mr. Pendant sees a display of Greek greeting cards in the shop. He notices many of the cards have religious symbols on them. He wants to know about the religion and holiday celebrations of the Greek people.

• What is the predominant religion in Greece?

• What are some common Greek holiday celebrations?

• How do Greek people celebrate Easter?

• What symbols are commonly found on Greek greeting cards?

Ms. Campbell picks up a musical instrument that looks like a mandolin. She wants to know what it is called and how it is used in Greek culture.

• What is the instrument called and how is it used in Greek culture?

• What is the name of the instrument and its role in Greek culture?

• Identify the instrument and its significance in Greek culture.

• Name the instrument and describe its use in Greek culture.

Mrs. Vander Meer is looking through the rack of books on Ancient Greece. She notices that most of the books have sizable sections on city-states. She wants to know what city-states were and what became of them.

• City-states were independent regions with their own governments, and they eventually became part of larger empires.

• City-states were large empires that controlled vast territories, and they eventually split into smaller regions.

• City-states were small villages that never grew, and they eventually disappeared without a trace.

• City-states were mythical places that never existed, and they were only part of legends.

Mrs. Liang is browsing through your section of Greek cookbooks. She finds one titled 'Hesiod's Fare.' She wants to know what this curious title means. She also wants to know what herbs and spices are commonly used in Greek cuisine.

• What does the title 'Hesiod's Fare' mean and what herbs and spices are commonly used in Greek cuisine?

• What is the meaning of 'Hesiod's Fare' and which herbs and spices are typical in Greek cooking?

• Explain the title 'Hesiod's Fare' and list common Greek herbs and spices.

• What does 'Hesiod's Fare' refer to and what are the common herbs and spices in Greek cuisine?

Mrs. Hiller loves to sample foods she has never tried before. She brings a packet of avgolemono sauce mix to the register. She wants to know what ingredients are in the sauce. She also wants to know how the sauce is used in Greek cuisine.

• What are the ingredients in avgolemono sauce?

• How is avgolemono sauce used in Greek cuisine?

• What is avgolemono sauce?

• Where can avgolemono sauce be purchased?

Mr. Sanchez notices the emporium carries several varieties of Greek honey. He wants to know if Greek chefs really use much honey in their cooking. He wonders if you can tell him some specific Greek dishes that are prepared with honey.

• Baklava

• Moussaka

• Spanakopita

• Souvlaki

Ms. Hodge sees packages of phyllo in the small freezer case in the back of the store. She says she knows phyllo is used to make baklava. She wants to know about some other dishes made with phyllo.

• Spanakopita

• Samosa

• Tacos

• Sushi

Mr. Masters notices it is nearly six o'clock and the shop will be closing soon. He says he is heading home to eat dinner. He wants to know if people in Greece eat dinner at this time of evening and what foods they typically serve.

• Yes, people in Greece typically eat dinner around six o'clock and they serve souvlaki.

• No, people in Greece typically eat dinner later in the evening and they serve moussaka.

• Yes, people in Greece eat dinner at this time and they serve baklava.

• No, people in Greece eat dinner earlier in the evening and they serve tzatziki.