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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Bourdain go to Tokyo for Les Halles?
(a) 1999.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1992.
(d) 1995.

2. What has Bourdain fired Adam for in the past?
(a) Lack of skills.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Unprofessional behavior.
(d) Cut-backs.

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

4. When Bourdain interviews for a good job at a steak house what loses him the job?
(a) Bourdain is caught in a lie.
(b) A miscommunication.
(c) Bourdain loses his temper.
(d) Bourdain attends in a drunken stupor.

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who is the second most important person in the restaurant after the chef?
(a) The customer.
(b) The sous-chef.
(c) The bartender.
(d) The waiter or waitress.

11. What sorts of customers does Tom H attract?
(a) Celebrities and gossip columnists.
(b) Artists and writers.
(c) Jocks and sports agents.
(d) Foodies.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the owner of Coco Pazzo Teatro?

4. What does weeded mean?

5. What does the night porter do?

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