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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bourdain say he is always aware of in "Department of Human Resources"?
(a) The potential impact of his words or actions on the staff.
(b) The importance of maintaining an enjoyable work environment.
(c) How his workers probably feel underpaid and underappreciated.
(d) The long list of administrative work to deal with.

2. What is something that Bourdain would not do?
(a) Master the art of Asian cuisine.
(b) Waste his time on cake decorating.
(c) Serve a piece of meat well done.
(d) Master the art of pastry making.

3. What does Bourdain imagine that Adam has none of in "Adam Real-Last-Name-Unknown"?
(a) Morals.
(b) Common sense.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Cab fare.

4. What famous movie is the restaurant Rick's Cafe a theme of?
(a) Breakfast at Tiffany's.
(b) Easy Rider.
(c) Casablanca.
(d) Annie Hall.

5. What position does the chef of Le Madri give Bourdain?
(a) Sous-chef at Le Madri.
(b) Executive chef at Le Madri.
(c) Executive chef at a new restaurant.
(d) Sous-chef at a new restaurant.

6. What is a Queez?
(a) A Cuisinart food processor.
(b) An irate customer.
(c) A restaurant critic.
(d) The sous-chef.

7. What does Bourdain admit about the kitchen environment?
(a) It is the dirtiest place in the restaurant, including the bathroom.
(b) It is a place for men to bond.
(c) It is a playground with knives.
(d) It is not suitable for everyone, especially women.

8. How does Bourdain transport his luggage from Les Halles to his apartment in Tokyo?
(a) Via bicycle.
(b) Via taxi.
(c) Via subway.
(d) Via limousine.

9. How many hours is Bourdain's flight to Tokyo?
(a) Sixteen hours.
(b) Eleven hours.
(c) Twelve hours.
(d) Fourteen hours.

10. What do Steve and Bourdain have in common?
(a) They both have irreverence for authority and convention.
(b) They both have strict families that view them as disappointments.
(c) They both have a deep respect and love for fine dining.
(d) They both live for adventure and danger.

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

12. How many days a week does Bourdain work at Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) One or two.
(d) Six.

13. How does Bourdain prepare for his meal for the owner of Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) Bourdain searches the market for exotic ingredients to wow the owner with.
(b) Bourdain studies the restaurant owner's books.
(c) Bourdain creates a signature dish.
(d) Bourdain seeks advice from the owner himself.

14. What does Bourdain prepare for the owner of Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) A fusion dish.
(b) A homestyle American dish.
(c) An exotic Asian dish.
(d) A rustic seafood dish.

15. What does six-top mean?
(a) A customer who makes six figures.
(b) A table with six people.
(c) An order of six entrees.
(d) An order of six waters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What experience does Bourdain detest?

2. What does the owner of Billy's tell Bourdain to do?

3. What are some things that Bourdain tries to tolerate in his workers?

4. What does the art form of cook-talk have that is known to all who work in kitchens?

5. What type of cuisine does Le Madri serve?

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