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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 was polenta made of before the 16th century?
(a) Wheat.
(b) From a grain called Amani that disappeared in the 18th century.
(c) Corn.
(d) A variety of grains, including barley.

2. What didn't Bill have that annoyed his direct boss in Batali's kitchen?
(a) His own knives.
(b) His own towels.
(c) His own uniform.
(d) His own first aid kit.

3. What was Batali's father profession?
(a) Cook.
(b) Butcher.
(c) Military Commander.
(d) Boeing executive.

4. Why was Batali worried in Chapter 29?
(a) Bill was the critic.
(b) His waiter did not recognize the critic until his final visit.
(c) His waiter stopped a critic from entering.
(d) The critic was making faces while eating.

5. What did Bill do to lose his composure?
(a) He said something offensive.
(b) He argued with Batali.
(c) He drank too much.
(d) He laughed too hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Betta force Bill to do first in her pizzeria?

2. What was the name of the building where Batali opened his pizzeria?

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

4. Where did Dario's meat come from?

5. What was Catherine de Medici queen of?

(see the answer key)

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