It's sometimes permissible to eat _____ with your fingers.

A.fried clams
B.soft boiled eggs
C.hot dogs
D.asparagus

1 answer

We usually eat hot dogs in a sandwich -- so eat them with our fingers.

Also --

http://www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/table_manners/dinner_etiquette/vegetables/asparagus.html

What does your book say?