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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 feel about the early 1970's in terms of the cooking world?
(a) It is a time of change.
(b) It is an exciting time.
(c) It is a primitive time.
(d) It is a time of traditional cuisine.

2. What does Bourdain admit from the get-go?
(a) He is not the best chef.
(b) He is a novice at cooking.
(c) He does not really enjoy being a chef.
(d) Being a chef can be mind-numbingly boring.

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

4. How does Bourdain feel about the food in Paris during his family vacation?
(a) He is unimpressed.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is revolted.
(d) He is shocked.

5. What is the name of the fishing expert in France?
(a) Monsieur Dominique Francois.
(b) Monsieur Saint-Jour.
(c) Monsieur Alain Bertrand.
(d) Monsieur Frederick.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Bourdain works at his summer job in the early 1970's, what does he vow?

2. How is the chef at Mario's described?

3. What is the name of the boiler man at Bourdain's summer job?

4. Where is Bourdain determined to enroll during the early 1970's?

5. Who is the chef of the restaurant called Mario's?

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