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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through How to Cook Like the Pros, Owner's Syndrome and Other Medical Anomalies and Bigfoot.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year does Bourdain leave Vassar College?
(a) 1983.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1975.
(d) 1974.

2. Why do Bourdain's parents not allow him and his brother into a fine dining establishment?
(a) Because their clothes are dirty.
(b) Because it is too expensive.
(c) Because of their brooding behavior.
(d) Because they will not like the food.

3. What is the Escoffier Room?
(a) A three-star restaurant open to the public.
(b) The study hall of the CIA.
(c) The class that teaches students about the room where the meat is kept.
(d) The class with the newest appliances.

4. According to Bourdain, which of the following is not an essential item for home cooks?
(a) Spatula.
(b) Pastry bag.
(c) Saucepans.
(d) Paring knife.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Bourdain describe Bigfoot?

3. When does Bourdain's love affair with food start?

4. What is the name of the restaurant where Bourdain works during his summer away from college?

5. What does Bourdain want to do after his trip to France besides enjoy the food?

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