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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the qualities that Bourdain most values in a line cook?
(a) A line cook who never calls in sick.
(b) A line cook who gets along with co-workers.
(c) A line cook who can teach others new techniques.
(d) A line cook who learns quickly.

2. What does Bourdain do after his family vacation to France?
(a) Bourdain explores other cultures' cuisines.
(b) Bourdain immerses himself in the French style of cooking.
(c) Bourdain visits French restaurants in America to compare.
(d) Bourdain forgets about his France trip.

3. How does Bourdain describe the line cooks in most kitchens?
(a) As dysfunctional types.
(b) As sweaty and high-strung.
(c) As young and irresponsible.
(d) As hard workers.

4. What is CIA designed to do?
(a) Teach students the culinary arts.
(b) Turn out hotel and corporate dining facility chefs.
(c) Give ordinary people a little extra cooking skill.
(d) Educate learners to be caterers.

5. Bourdain and Bigfoot formed a bond despite what?
(a) Living in different cities.
(b) An initial dislike for one another.
(c) Fluctuations in employment for both of them.
(d) Competing against each other on numerous occasions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must Bourdain endure at CIA?

2. What is the name of the fishing expert in France?

3. What does Bourdain love about Bobby?

4. How does Bourdain describe Bigfoot?

5. According to Bourdain, what is just as critical as a cook's knives?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where and when does Bourdain's love affair with food begin?

2. What are some tips for eating out?

3. What are some word substitutions used in the kitchen?

4. What are some of the essential items needed to prepare food at home?

5. What does Bourdain do during the day to get ready for the dinner service?

6. How does Bourdain's day begin as the executive chef at Brasserie Les Halles?

7. Describe Bourdain's experience at the restaurant Rick's Cafe.

8. What is Bourdain's view of the cooking world in the early 1970's?

9. What is the Rainbow Room?

10. Describe Bourdain's experience at the restaurant Billy's.

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