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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Adam Real-Last-Name-Unknown and Department of Human Resources.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of restaurant is the place where Bourdain works in the early 1970's?
(a) A summer tourist establishment.
(b) A fast food restaurant.
(c) A pub.
(d) An upscale restaurant serving French cuisine.

2. What do Bourdain and the first person he hires at Coco Pazzo do?
(a) Change the menu to their tastes.
(b) Create a signature dish.
(c) Host a party to celebrate.
(d) Hire other cooks they have worked with from other kitchens.

3. What is one of the qualities that Bourdain most values in a line cook?
(a) A line cook who can teach others new techniques.
(b) A line cook who gets along with co-workers.
(c) A line cook who never calls in sick.
(d) A line cook who learns quickly.

4. What do Bourdain's purveyors know not to do?
(a) Bring the products late.
(b) Bring inferior products into his kitchen.
(c) Tell competing restaurants about Bourdain's ingredients list.
(d) Communicate with the kitchen staff.

5. What does Bourdain call Steven's friend?
(a) Adam Real-Last-Name Unknown.
(b) Adam No-Name.
(c) Adam What's-His-Name.
(d) Adam No-Real-Last-Name.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bourdain does not understand anyone with a preference for what?

2. How old is Bourdain when he lands a job at Tom H?

3. According to Bourdain, what are most line cooks?

4. What does the owner of Mario's select Bourdain to do?

5. What is the name of the boiler man at Bourdain's summer job?

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