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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Storytelling".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did President Eisenhower sign the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1955.
(d) 1969.

2. What prominent animal physiologist discovered the lateralization of avian brains?
(a) Dr. Stanley Curtis.
(b) Dr. Keith Thomas.
(c) Dr. Lesley Rogers.
(d) Dr. Frank Reese.

3. Where was the author living when he and his wife came upon George?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Brooklyn.
(d) Detroit.

4. What happened to the slaughterhouse that Frank Reese was using to slaughter his poultry?
(a) It was burned down.
(b) It was closed after a jury ruling.
(c) It was bought out and shut down.
(d) It relocated to another state.

5. When did the Plymoth Thanksgiving take place?
(a) 1621.
(b) 1726.
(c) 1692.
(d) 1715.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long (at the time of the book's publication) has it been since the last pandemic?

2. According to the author, scientific studies and government records suggest that upwards of what percentage of chickens in farming operations become infected with E. coli?

3. To what topic does the author compare that of eating animals in "Eating Animals"?

4. What word from the text refers to excessive pride or self-confidence?

5. Whose provocative review of The Omnivore's Dilemma is cited in the text?

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