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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the art form of cook-talk have that is known to all who work in kitchens?
(a) A rigid set of rules.
(b) A relaxed set of rules.
(c) An illogical set of rules.
(d) A formal set of rules.

4. What disturbing memory does Bourdain remember about a chef colleague in "Department of Human Resources"?
(a) His chef colleague cut his thumb off while working and could not work again.
(b) His chef colleague was fired for losing his temper at a new sous-chef.
(c) His chef colleague burned his arms and feet when a vat of boiling water fell on him.
(d) His chef colleague fired a cook and the cook hung himself later that day.

5. What does the night porter do?
(a) Operates the phones and deals with administrative tasks after closing.
(b) Escorts the customers to the valet.
(c) Balances the books after closing.
(d) Cleans the restaurant and takes out the trash after closing.

6. What are crunchies?
(a) Garnish.
(b) Ice cubes.
(c) Aspirin.
(d) Pretzels.

7. Besides culinary proficiency, what determines a person's kitchen success?
(a) A person's ability to show up on time and learn quickly.
(b) A person's ability to take and give insults.
(c) A person's ability to handle any situation.
(d) A person's ability to upstage the chef.

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

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

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

11. What does Bourdain order for his first meal in Japan?
(a) Starbucks coffee.
(b) Donkatsu with sake.
(c) Sushi and sashimi.
(d) A dish of noodles, pork, rice, and pickles.

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

13. Who is the owner of Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) Dino Romano.
(b) Pino Luongo.
(c) Leonardo Mancini.
(d) Marco Ricci.

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

15. What area of New York City is Tom H found?
(a) The diamond district.
(b) The financial district.
(c) The theater district.
(d) The meatpacking district.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bourdain keep hiring Steve?

2. How many days a week does Bourdain work at Coco Pazzo Teatro?

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

4. What does Bourdain say he is always aware of in "Department of Human Resources"?

5. What do runners do?

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