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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the ___________ harvest failed in England in 1794, it seems that the poor were not going to be able to buy the bread they needed.
(a) Corn.
(b) Rice.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Bran.

2. Some of the farmers who grow potatoes are happy with Monsanto since this means they can skip a few _________, which saves them money.
(a) Sprayings.
(b) Seasons.
(c) Waterings.
(d) Deadlines.

3. Chapman practiced the faith of ______ and was known to launch into sermons when visiting.
(a) Protestantism.
(b) Swedenborgism.
(c) Catholocism.
(d) Pessimism.

4. Pollan suggests that on a biochemical level, psychoactive plants affect the brain much the way that the following activities except ______ affect it.
(a) Exercise.
(b) Fasting.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Cold showers.

5. The color of a tulip is always composed of _____ hues one of which is a base color that is always yellow or white.
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of storm took place in December of 1999, causing the gardens of Versailles to be ruined?

2. Johnny Appleseed was known for introducing the apple to the following states except _____.

3. _______ is an annual convention and harvest fair sponsored by High Times Magazine that attracts many growers.

4. Some Christians believed that potato was the _________ matter, while bread was antimatter and even spirit in nature.

5. The new potato called "NewLeaf" has been genetically engineered in order to produce its own ______________.

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