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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Who Cooks? and From our Kitchen to your Table.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Bourdain's aunt?
(a) Tante Jeanne.
(b) Tante Veronique.
(c) Tante Emilie.
(d) Tante Monique.

2. How does Bourdain describe the line cooks in most kitchens?
(a) As dysfunctional types.
(b) As young and irresponsible.
(c) As sweaty and high-strung.
(d) As hard workers.

3. According to Bourdain, what does good cooking and good eating involve?
(a) A professional palate.
(b) A level of risk.
(c) Steady hands.
(d) A sense of adventure.

4. When is seafood normally delivered?
(a) Fridays.
(b) On the weekend.
(c) Mondays.
(d) Tuesdays or Thursdays.

5. What does Bourdain admit from the get-go?
(a) He is a novice at cooking.
(b) He does not really enjoy being a chef.
(c) Being a chef can be mind-numbingly boring.
(d) He is not the best chef.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of soup does Bourdain eat that changes his life?

2. How does Bourdain approach food after his family vacation in France?

3. What does Bourdain learn from assisting the boiler man?

4. What is CIA designed to do?

5. How does Bourdain feel during his time at college?

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