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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the art form of cook-talk have that is known to all who work in kitchens?

2. Why does Bourdain venture out into the streets on his first morning in Tokyo?

3. How does Bourdain feel about going to Tokyo for Les Halles?

4. Besides culinary proficiency, what determines a person's kitchen success?

5. What is the name of the owner of Let's-Call-It-Gino's?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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