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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 singer gives an impromptu concert at the Rainbow Room when Bourdain works there?
(a) Barbara Streisand.
(b) Billy Joel.
(c) Frank Sinatra.
(d) Tony Bennett.

2. Bourdain does not understand anyone with a preference for what?
(a) Rare meat.
(b) Blue meat.
(c) Medium rare meat.
(d) Well done meat.

3. What does the role of the line cook require?
(a) Two fast hands.
(b) Someone who can multitask.
(c) Loyalty and endurance.
(d) Good memory.

4. What is the name of the fishing expert in France?
(a) Monsieur Alain Bertrand.
(b) Monsieur Saint-Jour.
(c) Monsieur Dominique Francois.
(d) Monsieur Frederick.

5. What is the name of Bourdain's aunt?
(a) Tante Emilie.
(b) Tante Monique.
(c) Tante Veronique.
(d) Tante Jeanne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Bourdain and his colleagues hire people from Latin countries?

2. Whom has the instructor for the Escoffier Room been rumored to have worked with?

3. How does Bourdain describe the line cooks in most kitchens?

4. What job does Bourdain get during the summer after his first year at CIA?

5. What kind of food does the restaurant where Bourdain worked in the summer serve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the owner of Mario's ask Bourdain and Dimitri to do?

2. What is Bourdain's opinion of Adam?

3. What does Bourdain tell anyone considering a career as a chef to consider?

4. What kinds of workers are hired for the line cook position?

5. What do his parents not allow Bourdain and his brother to do and how does this affect Bourdain?

6. What is Bourdain's job during his second summer at The Dreadnaught?

7. What is the Rainbow Room?

8. What does Bourdain do on his first morning in Tokyo?

9. Who is Luis?

10. Describe Bourdain's experience at the restaurant Tom H.

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