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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bourdain do if someone has a substance abuse problem?

2. What are some things that Bourdain tries to tolerate in his workers?

3. Where did Steve and Adam meet?

4. Who is the chef at Le Madri?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does creative license mean? Why is creative license a common occurrence in the memoir genre? How has Bourdain used creative license in Kitchen Confidential?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of loyalty in Kitchen Confidential. Why is a sense of loyalty so important in a kitchen environment? Who does Bourdain show loyalty towards in the book and why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe what it is like to work in a kitchen, according to Bourdain. What are the types of roles in a kitchen? What is the atmosphere like in the kitchen? What is cook-talk? What type of person is best suited for working in a kitchen environment?

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