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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does weeded mean?
(a) Someone who is high on marijuana.
(b) Running behind.
(c) A spoiled entree.
(d) A crowded restaurant.

5. What do runners do?
(a) Do small tasks in the kitchen for the chef.
(b) Clean the floors and counters in the restaurant.
(c) Help deliver food and provide surveillance for the chef.
(d) Purchase ingredients at the markets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the owner of Coco Pazzo Teatro?

2. Where does the owner of Let's-Call-It-Gino's plan to open more restaurants?

3. What sort of cuisine does Let's-Call-It-Gino's serve?

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

5. What do Bourdain's purveyors know not to do?

(see the answer keys)

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