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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through I Make my Bones and The Happy Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the instructor for the Escoffier Room?
(a) Chef Bernard.
(b) Chef Giles.
(c) Chef Martine.
(d) Chef Pillion.

3. According to Bourdain, what are most line cooks?
(a) Culinary geniuses.
(b) Social misfits.
(c) High school dropouts.
(d) Immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries.

4. What does Bourdain do while in France with his family?
(a) Explores the beaches of Normandy.
(b) Visits the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
(c) Tests the food in Paris' cafes.
(d) Visits a number of vineyards.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bourdain admit from the get-go?

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

4. What makes security personnel swarm the Rainbow Room while Bourdain worked there?

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

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