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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. To what does Bourdain compare the size of the Rainbow Room kitchen?
(a) A closet.
(b) An airport hangar.
(c) An elevator.
(d) A football stadium.

2. Why is Bourdain in a low period when Bigfoot hires him?
(a) Bourdain believes he is talentless.
(b) Bourdain is unsure of what he wants to do with his life.
(c) Bourdain is dealing with a death in his family.
(d) Bourdain is broke and in drug rehab.

3. Where is the summerhouse that Bourdain shares with his friends?
(a) Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
(b) Bridgeport, Connecticut.
(c) Portland, Maine.
(d) Manchester, New Hampshire.

4. What job does Bourdain get during the summer after his first year at CIA?
(a) Waiter.
(b) Broiler Man.
(c) Dishwasher.
(d) Night porter.

5. What do Bourdain's purveyors know not to do?
(a) Bring inferior products into his kitchen.
(b) Communicate with the kitchen staff.
(c) Tell competing restaurants about Bourdain's ingredients list.
(d) Bring the products late.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might an unprepared restaurant owner do to improve business?

2. According to Bourdain, what kind of job is the job of a line cook?

3. Who is the instructor for the Escoffier Room?

4. How does Bourdain describe Dimitri?

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

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