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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Food is Sex and Food is Pain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bourdain fish for with the local fishing expert in France?
(a) Oysters.
(b) Lobster.
(c) Tuna.
(d) Eel.

2. While Bourdain works at his summer job in the early 1970's, what does he vow?
(a) To travel to France again.
(b) Not to be stuck in subordinate kitchen roles.
(c) To go to law school to please his parents.
(d) To learn everything he can about French cuisine.

3. Who is the chef of the restaurant called Mario's?
(a) Tony Mitcham.
(b) Larry Mitcham.
(c) Howard Mitcham.
(d) Mario Mitcham.

4. What does Bourdain realize in Vienne?
(a) Food is art.
(b) Food is luxury.
(c) Food is necessary to live.
(d) Food is important.

5. What does Bourdain want to do after his trip to France besides enjoy the food?
(a) Impart the same enjoyment on others.
(b) Explore the cuisine of his home country.
(c) Create new dishes using the ingredients of French cuisine.
(d) Write a food diary of his trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bourdain do while in France with his family?

2. What does Bourdain learn from Bobby, the chef at his summer job?

3. How does Bourdain feel during his time at college?

4. What does Bourdain learn from assisting the boiler man?

5. What kind of food does the restaurant where Bourdain worked in the summer serve?

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