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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through So You Want to be a Chef? A Commencement Address and Kitchen's Closed.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What day is it when Bourdain philosophizes about his career?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Tuesday.

3. Where is the restaurant Brasserie Les Halles?
(a) Miami.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York City.
(d) Chicago.

4. For whom does Bourdain have disdain?
(a) Customers who dine and dash.
(b) Restaurant critics.
(c) Vegetarians.
(d) Vegans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bourdain prepare for his meal for the owner of Coco Pazzo Teatro?

2. What does Bourdain imagine that Adam has none of in "Adam Real-Last-Name-Unknown"?

3. How does Bourdain describe the line cooks in most kitchens?

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

5. When Adam calls Bourdain telling him "she'll die" what is he referring to?

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