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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through I Make my Bones and The Happy Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Bourdain realize in Vienne?
(a) Food is art.
(b) Food is necessary to live.
(c) Food is important.
(d) Food is luxury.

3. Where is Bourdain determined to enroll during the early 1970's?
(a) Le Cordon Bleu.
(b) Harvard Law School.
(c) Yale University.
(d) The Culinary Institute of America.

4. According to Bourdain, which of the following is not an elemental food item?
(a) Basil.
(b) Honey.
(c) Butter.
(d) Mint tops.

5. What is Dimitri's job?
(a) Line cook.
(b) Pastry chef.
(c) Pasta cook.
(d) Dishwasher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of food does the restaurant where Bourdain worked in the summer serve?

2. How is the chef at Mario's described?

3. What is Bourdain determined to do during his summer break after his first year at CIA?

4. What must Bourdain endure at CIA?

5. Why do Bourdain's parents not allow him and his brother into a fine dining establishment?

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