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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five through Chapter Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Corn takes in more carbon _______ during the process of photosynthesis than other plants.
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 13.

2. What is the name of the development lab that Pollan visits in order to learn more about corn?
(a) Monsanto.
(b) General Mills.
(c) Ralston Purina.
(d) Birds Eye.

3. Wallerstein originally worked for a _______ where he learned he could entice people to buy more with larger sizes.
(a) Restaurant.
(b) Library.
(c) University.
(d) Movie theater.

4. Hybrid corn is a __________ hog, according to this chapter, and is able to be grown without disruption of fertility issues.
(a) Bean.
(b) Water.
(c) Soil.
(d) Fertilizer.

5. The invention of synthetic materials also meant that _________ would become necessary to fix the nitrogen.
(a) Organics.
(b) Wind.
(c) Solar power.
(d) Fossil fuels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the farm that George Naylor runs when Pollan goes to visit him to learn more?

2. Corn is also self _______ and wind pollinated, which is a process that Pollan describes in detail.

3. In the early 19th century, Americans were drinking more alcohol, which cause the Alcohol _________.

4. What takes corn meal, corn starch, and corn sweetener to make?

5. What is the process by which corn is changed into different parts?

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