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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the the book Bill found that finally answered his question?
(a) Esteban Miro.
(b) Roberto Manieri.
(c) Estomondo Moralieri.
(d) Antonio Latini.

2. What did Batali order at the restaurant?
(a) A lot of food.
(b) Just the dessert.
(c) Only a glass of wine.
(d) Only Italian food.

3. What did Bill do at the end of Chapter 18?
(a) He got a promotion.
(b) He left.
(c) He left for Le Cordon Bleu.
(d) He opened his own restaurant.

4. Why did Dario treat some of his customers unkindly for a few weeks after Bill's return?
(a) He was caught speeding.
(b) He and his girlfriend broke up.
(c) He lost a bet.
(d) He paid his taxes.

5. When was Babbo awarded 3 stars according to Chapter 29?
(a) 1999.
(b) 1998.
(c) 1996.
(d) 1997.

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

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

8. How long before Mark did Bill arrive in Italy?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 15 days.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 20 days.

9. Why was Batali forced to be in the kitchen in Chapter 29?
(a) It was a new menu.
(b) He wanted to be the one cooking for the critic.
(c) It was during the transition between Andy and Frankie.
(d) The sous chef was sick.

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

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

12. Who was in charge of Giovanni's cows?
(a) Phelippe.
(b) Arno.
(c) Roberto.
(d) Beppe.

13. Why was everyone concerned about Andy's restaurant?
(a) They thought he didn't have a good location.
(b) They thought he couldn't get the right ingredients.
(c) They thought Andy could not cook.
(d) They thought he didn't have enough funds.

14. What did Bill notice Dario did not stock at his shop?
(a) Chuck flank.
(b) Pork chops.
(c) Roasts.
(d) Baby back ribs.

15. What did Batali suggest to Mark according to Bill in Chapter 16?
(a) That Mark open his own restaurant.
(b) That Mark tried to convince Bill to go to France.
(c) That Mark and Bill both intern with Betta.
(d) That Mark take Bill's place in the restaurant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What project did Batali ask Bill about?

2. What animal was Bill finally allowed to help prepare in Chapter 23?

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

4. What was Batali happy with even as he missed his 4 stars?

5. What did Bill say of the people that made food an important part of Italy?

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