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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. What does Bourdain want to do after his trip to France besides enjoy the food?

2. According to Bourdain, which of the following is not an elemental food item?

3. What must Bourdain endure at CIA?

4. Where does Bourdain attend college?

5. What do Bourdain, Sam G, and Dimitri feel improves their productivity?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the role of the runner and night porter in a restaurant?

2. Who are Gianni Scappin and Pino Luongo?

3. Describe Bourdain's experience at the restaurant Tom H.

4. Why does Bourdain not get the job at the steak house?

5. What are some tips for eating out?

6. What is Bourdain's opinion of Adam?

7. Describe Bigfoot.

8. What does Bourdain do after his experience in France?

9. What kinds of workers are hired for the line cook position?

10. What are the best nights to eat out and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Bourdain's personality. What are some of his defining personality traits? Has his personality ever affected him negatively in his career? How has his personality helped him along the way with his career?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss some of the kitchen tips and secrets that Bourdain shares with the reader. Why does he share them with the reader?

Essay Topic 3

Describe what it is like to work in a kitchen, according to Bourdain. What are the types of roles in a kitchen? What is the atmosphere like in the kitchen? What is cook-talk? What type of person is best suited for working in a kitchen environment?

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