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

2. What does Bourdain learn from Bobby, the chef at his summer job?
(a) How to deal with customers.
(b) How to manage the staff.
(c) The importance of cleanliness in a kitchen.
(d) The power that comes with being a chef.

3. According to Bourdain, which of the following is not an elemental food item?
(a) Basil.
(b) Honey.
(c) Mint tops.
(d) Butter.

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

5. At CIA, what does Bourdain have that his classmates do not?
(a) Professional culinary experience.
(b) A keen eye for detail.
(c) Friends in the business.
(d) A creative flair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of soup does Bourdain eat that changes his life?

2. What is one of the qualities that Bourdain most values in a line cook?

3. What does the owner of Mario's select Bourdain to do?

4. Where does Bourdain meet Bigfoot?

5. What are the three categories of line cooks?

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