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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Bill convince to come with him to Italy in Chapter 19?
(a) His wife.
(b) His son.
(c) Mark.
(d) Batali.

2. What was the relation between Dario and Giovanni?
(a) They were brothers.
(b) They were best friends.
(c) They didn't know each other.
(d) They were angry at each other.

3. What were the two estates flanking Dario's dedicated to?
(a) Growing grapes.
(b) Raising cattle.
(c) Making cheese.
(d) Making wine.

4. Who took over Andy's job at Babbo?
(a) Elisa.
(b) Bill.
(c) Mark.
(d) Frank.

5. Who first tried Andy's menu at his restaurant?
(a) Joe, Batali, and Bill.
(b) Bill, his wife and Batali.
(c) Bill, Mark, and Batali.
(d) Joe, Mark, and Bill.

6. What was the name of the estate Dario bought after taking over the family business?
(a) Il Armo.
(b) Il Enmouni.
(c) Il Veritas.
(d) Il Greppo.

7. Why did Dario return to the family business?
(a) It was his father's dying wish and his family was in financial trouble.
(b) He could not remain celibate.
(c) He did not like teaching.
(d) He failed the veterinarian exam.

8. What did Dario's father die of?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Shot to death.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Car accident.

9. What song did Dario and Theresa often sing?
(a) "Core 'ngrato."
(b) "La Dolce Vita."
(c) "O Solo Mio."
(d) "It's Now or Never."

10. When was the Babbo kitchen in turmoil according to Bill in Chapter 29?
(a) After the critic came.
(b) Before the critic came.
(c) When a critic came to rate the restaurant.
(d) When Batali's mother was in the restaurant.

11. What was the village wondering about Giovanni's new acquisition?
(a) If he took a loan out.
(b) If the bull would live up to its expectations.
(c) If it was wise to anger Dario.
(d) If the car could be stolen.

12. What was Bill obsessed with at the start of Chapter 16?
(a) When flour was first introduced in pasta.
(b) When pasta was invented.
(c) When pasta came to Italy.
(d) When eggs were first introduced in pasta.

13. What did the Italians blame Cathrine de Medici for?
(a) Leaving Italy for France.
(b) Supporting the French War against Italy.
(c) Not eating cheese.
(d) Giving Italian cooking secrets to the French.

14. What dish was Bill allowed to help prepare in Chapter 23?
(a) Mostorina.
(b) Morina.
(c) Arimeta.
(d) Arista.

15. What was Andy's restaurant named?
(a) Caliete.
(b) Caso bueno.
(c) Casa Mono.
(d) Andy's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bill do on his first day at Dario's shop?

2. What was Bill now thinking about Batali's order?

3. What were Bill and his wife tired of at the end of Chapter 24?

4. What did Bill tell Batali about his project?

5. What book did Dario give Bill?

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