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1. 1.

   Why do people like going out to restaurants?

2. 2.

   What were the various forerunners of the present-day restaurant and what did they specialize in?

3. 3.

   In what way did the taverns in England become exclusive and important?

4. 4.

   How did the Mermaid Tavern acquire fame?

5. 5.

   Who introduced the word 'restaurant' and to which language does it belong?

6. 6.

   Identify whether the following statements are true [T] or false [F].

   1. Restaurants originated in England.
   2. Cookshop's chief business was sale of cooked meats.
   3. Only people belonging to upper class dined at the taverns.
   4. Coffee-houses served only beverages.
   5. In the United States restaurants came into existence much before England and France.