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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Batali initially refuse to transfer Bill to the station he begged for?

2. Who did Batali open a restaurant with in 1992?

3. What newspaper put Mario Batali on the map according to Bill?

4. How many time did Bill drop or burn the stuffed fish on the grill?

5. What does the food prepared on the grill have to be considered acceptable?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Bill discover about most kitchens?

2. What did not work well in Chapter 6?

3. What station did Bill want to work in Chapter 12?

4. Where did Bill visit in Chapter 11?

5. What promotion did Bill receive in Chapter 9, and what did the position entail?

6. What did Bill learn to cook in Chapter 8 and what happened after he mastered the dish?

7. Who did Bill spend time according to Chapter 10, and what did Bill find?

8. How was the Babbo kitchen like two different kitchens according to Chapter 5?

9. What is considered the most basic sauce and how is it made?

10. What did Bill regret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship between Jessica, Buford's wife and Buford and examine the testing moment of their marriage.

Essay Topic 2

Common thought is that women seldom make it in the restaurant industry. Based on Buford's book, do you think that this statement is true? Explain your reasoning.

Essay Topic 3

The Food Network can be credited for making chef superstars. Do you think personality is more important than good cooking for a TV chef?

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