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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bourdain find the classes at CIA?

2. What is Luis' job?

3. At CIA, what does Bourdain have that his classmates do not?

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

5. What year does Bourdain graduate high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bourdain admit about his culinary journey?

2. How has Bourdain changed since his time before the CIA?

3. What is the role of the runner and night porter in a restaurant?

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

5. What are the best nights to eat out and why?

6. What does Bourdain do after a long day at work?

7. Who are Gianni Scappin and Pino Luongo?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is an epiphany? When does Bourdain have an epiphany? How does this affect his life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss some of the tips and hints that Bourdain tells the customer. For instance, what are the best days to eat in a restaurant and why?

Essay Topic 3

What is an anecdote? What are some examples of anecdotes in Kitchen Confidential? What tone do these anecdotes create?

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