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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The manure of the _______ is spread on all of the pastures without fouling the pasture with too many droppings.
(a) Horse.
(b) Cow.
(c) Pig.
(d) Goat.

2. The grass also gets a chance to ________ when the cattle is moved around.
(a) Die.
(b) Recover.
(c) Move.
(d) Grow.

3. Singer argues that a lifetime of __________ for an animal does not justify the pleasure of a man's taste buds.
(a) Freedom.
(b) Revelation.
(c) Suffering.
(d) Boredom.

4. Pollan tries to be vegetarian, but gives it up as he finds it less ________ and much more difficult.
(a) Exciting.
(b) Nutritious.
(c) Socially acceptable.
(d) Innovative.

5. Pollan points out that the Republic of _______ exists today because of all of the excess corn in the market.
(a) Obesity.
(b) Excess.
(c) Fat.
(d) Diabetes.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are parts of the world, Pollan points out, where the only use of the land is for _______, otherwise it would be useless.

2. __________ involves higher emotions of dread, shame, and fear, according to Pollan.

3. Pollan argues that Salatin's method of farming is far more efficient in terms of _________ to produce calories.

4. The idea behind grass farming is that the ________ is the most natural and renewable source of energy.

5. Supporting farms help animals to have safer lives than they might have in the ________, according to Pollan.

(see the answer key)

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