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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What facet of being a chef does Bourdain despise most?
(a) Standing for such a long time.
(b) The long hours.
(c) The human resources tasks.
(d) The injuries.

2. How old is Bourdain when he lands a job at Tom H?
(a) Twenty-seven years old.
(b) Twenty-five years old.
(c) Twenty-two years old.
(d) Twenty-four years old.

3. When Adam calls Bourdain telling him "she'll die" what is he referring to?
(a) The bread dough starter.
(b) The oven.
(c) The restaurant.
(d) Adam's car.

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

5. At what point does Bourdain realize it is time to fire a worker?
(a) When the person is unable to do his job consistently and professionally.
(b) When a person shows a lack of respect towards Bourdain.
(c) When a person becomes a hindrance to the business.
(d) When a person's behavior becomes a detriment to himself or the kitchen.

6. What is the name of Bourdain's boss in Tokyo?
(a) Pierre.
(b) Maurice.
(c) Hubert.
(d) Frederique.

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

8. What time does Adam call Bourdain in "Adam Real-Last-Name-Unknown"?
(a) Morning.
(b) Afternoon.
(c) Evening.
(d) Night.

9. Why does Bourdain venture out into the streets on his first morning in Tokyo?
(a) To sightsee.
(b) To find breakfast.
(c) To go shopping.
(d) To meet his boss.

10. Why does Bourdain resign from Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) He is bored and unchallenged.
(b) He is unimpressed with the cuisine.
(c) He is exhausted from the administrative and human resources issues.
(d) He receives a better offer from a competing restaurant.

11. How does Bourdain fuel his anxiety during dinner service?
(a) With food.
(b) With drugs and alcohol.
(c) With customers' comments.
(d) With caffeine and cigarettes.

12. What food does Billy's serve?
(a) Wings.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Submarines.

13. Why does Bourdain keep hiring Steve?
(a) Bourdain has never met anyone as talented as Steve.
(b) Steve is the only person that Bourdain feels he can fully trust in a kitchen.
(c) Steve tries his best, which is enough for Bourdain.
(d) They are comfortable with one another and can both manage any situation in the kitchen.

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

15. How does Bourdain feel about going to Tokyo for Les Halles?
(a) Curious.
(b) Apprehensive.
(c) Excited.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area of New York City is Tom H found?

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

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

4. What does Bourdain call Steven's friend?

5. Which chef does Bourdain consider the best?

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