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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is something that Bourdain would not do?

2. What does six-top mean?

3. Who is the second most important person in the restaurant after the chef?

4. What famous movie is the restaurant Rick's Cafe a theme of?

5. What is Steve's position at Brasserie Les Halles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a memoir? What are the characteristics of a memoir? Discuss why Kitchen Confidential is an example of a memoir.

Essay Topic 2

In what way did the publication of Kitchen Confidential change Bourdain's career? Discuss how the success of the book led to further career opportunities for Bourdain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Bourdain's personality. What are some of his defining personality traits? Has his personality ever affected him negatively in his career? How has his personality helped him along the way with his career?

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