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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Day in the Life and Sous-Chef.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes someone succeed in restaurant ownership?
(a) An unsurpassed talent in the kitchen.
(b) A good head for business and knowledge of food trends.
(c) An innovative mind when it comes to the menu.
(d) They are knowledgeable about the risks and know when to pull out.

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

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

4. How does Bourdain feel about the chef at the restaurant, Mario's?
(a) Bourdain respects him.
(b) Bourdain is in awe of him.
(c) Bourdain despises him.
(d) Bourdain feels he is talentless.

5. What is the name of the owner of Let's-Call-It-Gino's?
(a) Silver Shadow.
(b) Ruby Red.
(c) Joe Americana.
(d) Gino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Bourdain meet Bigfoot?

2. When Bourdain interviews for a good job at a steak house what loses him the job?

3. What are the three categories of line cooks?

4. What do Bourdain, Sam G, and Dimitri feel improves their productivity?

5. What type of food should one never eat at a restaurant on a Monday?

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