100 Foot Journey Viewing Questions
Hassan Kadam:
Papa:
Mansur:
Marguerite:
Madame Mallory:
Questions:
1. From whose point of view is the story told?
2. Where does it begin?
3. What do you think the man selling sea urchins is talking about when he calls a young Hassan “The boy who knows?”
4. Hassan’s mother is a fantastic cook. She’s teaching Hassan. She says when you cook you make ghosts. What does this mean to you?
5. Why does Hassan’s family leave India?
6. Where do they go first?
7. How do you feel the immigration guard behind the glass treats Hassan as they are entering Europe? Do you think he felt differently about him at the end of the conversation?
8. Describe Papa. What is his character like? Does he remind you of anyone you know?
9. How does Hassan’s family decide to stop in Saint Antonin?
10. Who helps them? How does this person help them?
11. What does Papa want to buy in Saint-Antonin?
12. What’s the principal problem with buying the building for the restaurant?
13. What do you think initially of the character of Madame Mallory?
14. What is La Saule Pleurer? Who works there?
15. What is a Michelin Star? Why are they important?
16. Why do Hassan and Papa have a hard time at the market buying food for the opening of La Maison Mumbai?
17. What gift does Marguerite give to Hassan?
18. What are the 5 sauces a chef must master to begin the journey of becoming chef de cuisine?
19. Why do you really think Madame Mallory threw away Hassan’s cooked pigeon after tasting it?
20. The relationship between Madame Mallory and Papa is combative! Explain how they are “out to get each other.”
21. The chef in Madame Mallory’s kitchen, how does he feel about the Kadam family and their restaurant?
22. How does Hassan burn his hands?
23. How does this change the way Madame Mallory behaves toward the Kadam family?
24. How does Madame Mallory decide if she is going to hire a chef?
25. Madame Mallory responds differently to Hassan’s omelets’….how?
26. Is Papa happy about Hassan’s new job offer? What is Madame Mallory’s response?
27. How is the romance between Hassan and Marguerite affected by his success at La Seule Pleurer?
28. Hassan is now a chef that can “bring down the stars.” What does this mean ?
29. From what you see, how does Hassan’s character change when he goes to work at La Balein Gris?
30. Is Hassan happy in Paris? With his success?
31. Why does he go back to Saint Antonin?
32. Who is his new business partner?
33. Why do YOU think Hassan doesn’t pick up the phone when Michelin calls?