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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. Pigeons are associated with the discovery of ______ because of their spacing out behavior after eating the seeds.
(a) Cannabis.
(b) Datura.
(c) Mistletoe.
(d) Tobacco.

2. The scourge of potatoes has always been the _________ potato beetle, which can pick a plant clean of its leaves.
(a) Colorado.
(b) Wyoming.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Idaho.

3. Goats are associated with the discovery of _____, when it was observed they became frisky after eating the red berries.
(a) Tea.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Mistletoe.

4. A growing technique which requires few tools and and a minimal amount of labor is called a ___________.
(a) Lazy bed.
(b) Sleepy bed.
(c) Easy bed.
(d) True bed.

5. ______ has written two books claiming that consciousness changing is a basic human activity that even children seek out.
(a) Andrew Weil.
(b) Michael Pollan.
(c) Deepak Chopra.
(d) Michael Palin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tukano Indians in the Amazon noticed Jaguars eating a vine, which was atypical for them and helped the Indians discover ______.

2. According to the book, _____ are the only people on Earth who do not have a practice of using psychoactive plants to change consciousness.

3. The book suggests that _______ calls to human desire to alter the textures and contents of our consciousness.

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

5. An industrial farmer needs to buy an expensive amount of __________, like chemical fertilizers, machinery, fuel, and pesticides.

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare and contrast the tastes of plants which are supposed to be eaten with those which are not supposed to be eaten.

2. What were the dangers of the potato, according to Malthus during the time of the rise of the potato?

3. Why were the Irish open to farming the potato in order to provide food for themselves?

4. What is the status of marijuana use and growing in Amsterdam, according to Pollan in his book?

5. What might have happened if the police chief had seen the marijuana plant in Pollan's backyard?

6. What are some of the intoxicants and ingredients for intoxicants which Pollan admits to growing in his garden now?

7. What was going on at the time of Pollan's visit to Amsterdam for research for this book?

8. After a few days of drenching rain, what did the NewLeaf potato plants look like in Pollan's garden?

9. Why are cats so drawn to catnip, according to the research that Pollan does after seeing how his cat response to using this herb?

10. What has been the recurrent theme about plants which are forbidden by others? What are they supposed to provide?

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