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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dinner with Mario: Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made Chianines special?
(a) They were easily scared.
(b) They were longer than regular cows and all white.
(c) They fatten fast.
(d) They produced good milk.

2. Who was the saute chef at Babbo?
(a) Nick.
(b) Mark Barrett.
(c) Andy.
(d) Dominic Cipollone.

3. What magazine was Bill Buford a staff writer for, according to Chapter 1?
(a) "The Washington Post."
(b) "The New York Post."
(c) "The San Francisco Chronicles."
(d) "The New Yorker."

4. Who wrote the book Bill found about a 15th century cook?
(a) A local official.
(b) A priest.
(c) A cook.
(d) A librarian.

5. What was the name of the book Bill found that finally answered his question?
(a) "Lo Scalco Alla Moderna"
(b) "Lo Pasta Veritas."
(c) "Lo Magare Especial."
(d) "Lo Pasta Imaginare."

Short Answer Questions

1. What book did Dario give Bill?

2. Who looked over Bill's shoulder when he first made polenta?

3. What was the first animal Bill worked on after return to Dario's shop in Chapter 25?

4. Why did one of Babbo's worker kill himself?

5. Who took over Andy's job at Babbo?

(see the answer key)

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