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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. According to the author, recent history has averaged a pandemic how often?

2. What does HSUS stand for?

3. By what name does the author refer to the USDA inspector at Paradise Locker Meats?

4. Where did the word "influenza" originate?

5. Who is the founder of Farm Forward?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Bill Niman's history. What led him to establish Niman Ranch?

2. What are the benefits and the detriments of the water-immersion system in poultry production?

3. How does Nicolette Niman justify her work at Niman Ranch while maintaining a vegetarian lifestyle?

4. Why does the author admire Frank Reese?

5. What meat industry does the author consider to be the most ethically upstanding? Why?

6. What company does Frank Reese run? What does it specialize in?

7. What is Bill Niman's response to Bruce Friedrich's transcript in the book?

8. What is the justification provided by the author of the transcript in "I Am A Vegan Who Builds Slaughterhouses"?

9. How does the author describe the genetic engineering in broiler foul in "The Life and Death of a Bird"?

10. The author asserts that the ethical relationship of farmers to farm animals is unique. How does he elaborate on this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the obstacles faced by family farms today. What are some examples from the text of conflicts that have arisen with those operating humane farms? What are the economic difficulties? What are the supply/demand difficulties?

Essay Topic 2

Why does the author make the case for eating dogs in the book? What irony does he point out regarding pets and livestock? Do you agree with the author's assertions in this regard? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch and owner Frank Reese. When was the ranch founded? What drew Frank Reese to become a farmer? What does the Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch specialize in?

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