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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does weeded mean?
(a) Someone who is high on marijuana.
(b) A crowded restaurant.
(c) Running behind.
(d) A spoiled entree.

2. How many hours is Bourdain's flight to Tokyo?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) Eleven hours.
(c) Sixteen hours.
(d) Fourteen hours.

3. How many courses is the meal that Bourdain considers the finest meal he has ever eaten?
(a) One course.
(b) Ten courses.
(c) Fourteen courses.
(d) Twenty courses.

4. Which chef does Bourdain consider the best?
(a) Jose Bryan.
(b) Devon Bryan.
(c) Scott Bryan.
(d) Matt Bryan.

5. What does floor or scum refer to?
(a) Dirt.
(b) The leftovers.
(c) The customers in a restaurant.
(d) The floor personnel.

6. What does the art form of cook-talk have that is known to all who work in kitchens?
(a) A relaxed set of rules.
(b) A formal set of rules.
(c) An illogical set of rules.
(d) A rigid set of rules.

7. How old is Bourdain when he lands a job at Tom H?
(a) Twenty-seven years old.
(b) Twenty-five years old.
(c) Twenty-four years old.
(d) Twenty-two years old.

8. What is the name of Bourdain's boss in Tokyo?
(a) Frederique.
(b) Hubert.
(c) Maurice.
(d) Pierre.

9. What does Bourdain admit about the kitchen environment?
(a) It is a place for men to bond.
(b) It is the dirtiest place in the restaurant, including the bathroom.
(c) It is not suitable for everyone, especially women.
(d) It is a playground with knives.

10. Who is the chef at Le Madri?
(a) Gianni Scappin.
(b) Larry Smith.
(c) Antonio Lopez.
(d) Francoise Leduc.

11. What is the name of the owner of Let's-Call-It-Gino's?
(a) Silver Shadow.
(b) Joe Americana.
(c) Gino.
(d) Ruby Red.

12. Why does Bourdain keep hiring Steve?
(a) Bourdain has never met anyone as talented as Steve.
(b) They are comfortable with one another and can both manage any situation in the kitchen.
(c) Steve is the only person that Bourdain feels he can fully trust in a kitchen.
(d) Steve tries his best, which is enough for Bourdain.

13. What do runners do?
(a) Clean the floors and counters in the restaurant.
(b) Purchase ingredients at the markets.
(c) Help deliver food and provide surveillance for the chef.
(d) Do small tasks in the kitchen for the chef.

14. How does Bourdain fuel his anxiety during dinner service?
(a) With caffeine and cigarettes.
(b) With food.
(c) With drugs and alcohol.
(d) With customers' comments.

15. What does Bourdain prepare for the owner of Coco Pazzo Teatro?
(a) An exotic Asian dish.
(b) A fusion dish.
(c) A rustic seafood dish.
(d) A homestyle American dish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What facet of being a chef does Bourdain despise most?

2. What is Steve's position at Brasserie Les Halles?

3. What food does Billy's serve?

4. What is something that Bourdain would not do?

5. Why does Bourdain tolerate Steve and Adam's juvenile antics?

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