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

Short Answer Questions

1. What facet of being a chef does Bourdain despise most?

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

3. Why does Bourdain resign from Coco Pazzo Teatro?

4. What does Bourdain order for his first meal in Japan?

5. Why does Bourdain go to Tokyo for Les Halles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Bourdain's depiction of a bawdy and crude kitchen environment. How does he view the kitchen environment? What sorts of things take place in the commercial kitchen? What does a person have to be able to endure to make it in the industry?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the challenges and obstacles that Bourdain faces throughout his career. How does he overcome these obstacles? Do they greatly affect his career?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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