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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Steve and Adam meet?

2. What is Bourdain's first thought when waking up in the morning?

3. Bourdain would never have hired Adam if he were not what?

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

5. What does Bourdain call Steven's friend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss some of the kitchen tips and secrets that Bourdain shares with the reader. Why does he share them with the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the restaurant business, especially as portrayed in Bourdain's stomping ground, New York City. What is needed to run a successful restaurant? How might someone fail at the task?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Bourdain's writing style in Kitchen Confidential. In what way is the text informal? Why would Bourdain choose to write in this style? How does the writing style relate to the content of the book?

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