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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Greatly reducing the fat content of ________ could have and immediate effect on the nation's kids, according to the author.
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Chocolate sundaes.
(c) Happy Meals.
(d) Steak.

2. Which California-based restaurant chain boasts no microwaves, heat lamps, or freezers?
(a) Boston Market.
(b) California Pizza Kitchen.
(c) In-N-Out Burger.
(d) P.F. Chang's.

3. In 1993, who becomes the first Latino head of the UFCW in Packingtown (Chicago)?
(a) Ramon Vasquez.
(b) Alex Molnar.
(c) Ruben Ramirez.
(d) Simon Gutierrez.

4. Who is the president of STOP (Safe Tables Our Priority)?
(a) Kay Orr.
(b) Nancy Donley.
(c) Suzanne Somers.
(d) Barbara Boxer.

5. What illness caused by the toxin in E. coli O157-H7 can lead to kidney failure, anemia, internal bleeding, and the destruction of vital organs?
(a) Acrocallosal syndrome.
(b) Ardalan-Shoja-Kiuru syndrome.
(c) Hemolytic uremic syndrome.
(d) Tuberculosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which other German city is less heavily bombed in World War II by the Allies, but sustains more damage?

2. What town is near Lasater Ranch?

3. Who was the newly elected governor of Nebraska told by Mike Harper that his company needed more tax breaks or it would pick up shop and leave the state?

4. What is the name of the small electric knives with spinning, round blades that workers use to carve meat?

5. Where do some meatpacking workers cook little bits of meat on a shift?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does East German parliament member, Ernst Doerfler, call for a ban on McDonald's in East Germany?

2. What are the main reasons that most migrant workers look for meatpacking jobs in America?

3. How does the vegetarian community react when it is brought to light that there is a beef additive in the McDonald's french fries?

4. Why does the author say that the "market" is a tool?

5. According to the author, what is one of President George W. Bush's first acts in office?

6. Why does Sandra Gallegos disagree with Lee Harding's assumption that he got E. coli poisoning from a chicken taco at a Mexican restaurant?

7. Why is the impact of fast food readily apparent in Germany?

8. How are most jobs performed in the beef industry and how is it different than the poultry industry?

9. What is the scariest job performed by the late-night cleaning crew and why?

10. What was the most popular meat in America before World War II and why did that change?

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