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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Level of Discourse and Other Bodies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the owner of Let's-Call-It-Gino's go to jail for?
(a) Tax evasion.
(b) Fraud.
(c) Extortion.
(d) Embezzlement.

2. What does the night porter do?
(a) Operates the phones and deals with administrative tasks after closing.
(b) Escorts the customers to the valet.
(c) Cleans the restaurant and takes out the trash after closing.
(d) Balances the books after closing.

3. Why do Bourdain and his colleagues hire people from Latin countries?
(a) Because they accept lower pay.
(b) Because they are good cooks.
(c) Because they are passionate about cooking.
(d) Because of their strong work ethic.

4. What does the owner of Billy's tell Bourdain to do?
(a) Sing happy birthday to celebrating customers.
(b) Reuse the customer's leftovers.
(c) Fire anyone wearing gold chains, jewelry, and tattoos.
(d) Search everyone that enters the restaurant.

5. How does Bourdain describe the line cooks in most kitchens?
(a) As young and irresponsible.
(b) As sweaty and high-strung.
(c) As dysfunctional types.
(d) As hard workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the best nights for eating out?

2. What does the role of the line cook require?

3. What type of food does Bourdain consider a safe leftover?

4. Besides culinary proficiency, what determines a person's kitchen success?

5. What type of restaurant will Bourdain never eat in?

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