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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Bourdain work at the Rainbow Room?
(a) Four months.
(b) Two years.
(c) A year and a half.
(d) Three years.

2. What are the best nights for eating out?
(a) Monday through Friday.
(b) Saturday and Sunday.
(c) Tuesday through Saturday.
(d) Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

3. Bourdain does not understand anyone with a preference for what?
(a) Medium rare meat.
(b) Blue meat.
(c) Rare meat.
(d) Well done meat.

4. Why do Bourdain's parents not allow him and his brother into a fine dining establishment?
(a) Because it is too expensive.
(b) Because their clothes are dirty.
(c) Because they will not like the food.
(d) Because of their brooding behavior.

5. How does Bourdain feel about the chef at the restaurant, Mario's?
(a) Bourdain is in awe of him.
(b) Bourdain feels he is talentless.
(c) Bourdain despises him.
(d) Bourdain respects him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dimitri's job?

2. According to Bourdain, what does good cooking and good eating involve?

3. What is the name of the restaurant where Bourdain works with Sam G and Dimitri?

4. How does Bourdain feel about the food in Paris during his family vacation?

5. What makes security personnel swarm the Rainbow Room while Bourdain worked there?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Rainbow Room?

2. What does Bourdain do while in France?

3. What is the role of the runner and night porter in a restaurant?

4. What are some of the essential items needed to prepare food at home?

5. How does Bourdain's day begin as the executive chef at Brasserie Les Halles?

6. What does Bourdain do after his experience in France?

7. According to Bourdain, what will determine a person's success in the kitchen?

8. What new foods does Bourdain eat in France?

9. Why does Bourdain quit his position at Coco Pazzo Teatro?

10. Whom does Bourdain consider to be the best chef in New York and why?

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