Question: Dice an onion.
Option 0: Peal away the dried outer layers.  Place the onion in a food processor and puree.
Option 1: Peal away the dried outer layers.  Slice the onion in half from the top to the bottom.  Place a cut half cut side down.  Cut vertical slices with the knife along the axis of the onion, cut many slices.  Turn the knife 90 degrees and cut many slices parallel to the equator.
Answer: 1