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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through So You Want to be a Chef? A Commencement Address and Kitchen's Closed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bourdain resign from Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) He is bored and unchallenged.
(b) He receives a better offer from a competing restaurant.
(c) He is exhausted from the administrative and human resources issues.
(d) He is unimpressed with the cuisine.

2. Who is Bigfoot?
(a) Bourdain's old nemesis at his school.
(b) Bourdain's closest friend and confidante.
(c) A man Bourdain believes is the perfect restaurant owner.
(d) Bourdain's mentor.

3. According to Bourdain, which of the following is not an elemental food item?
(a) Butter.
(b) Basil.
(c) Honey.
(d) Mint tops.

4. How is the chef at Mario's described?
(a) As a difficult chef to work with.
(b) As the best chef in the area.
(c) As the worst chef in the area.
(d) As the most hard-working chef in the business.

5. Where does Bourdain's love affair with food start?
(a) Flying over the Atlantic.
(b) In a caravan.
(c) Aboard an ocean liner.
(d) On a tour bus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bourdain learn from Bobby, the chef at his summer job?

2. What are some things that Bourdain tries to tolerate in his workers?

3. What was the dream of Tom and Fred of Tom H?

4. How does Bourdain describe Dimitri?

5. How does Bourdain approach food after his family vacation in France?

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