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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Bourdain's boss in Tokyo?

2. What is a Queez?

3. Why does Bourdain resign from Coco Pazzo Teatro?

4. How many days a week does Bourdain work at Coco Pazzo Teatro?

5. What do Steve and Bourdain have in common?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Bourdain's career. How did he decide to pursue a career in the culinary arts? How did he gain the experience and knowledge needed to become a chef? What was his big break in the business? Has he achieved his career goals? Is he a successful chef?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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