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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pollan looks over the land and it makes him think of _________, which is something marketers now try to sell.
(a) Family.
(b) Ancient.
(c) Pastoral.
(d) Postcard.

2. As the food companies produced more corn, they create more _________ as it is cheaper than sugar.
(a) Artificial sweeteners.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Corn oil.
(d) High fructose corn syrup.

3. The alliance between chefs and small farmers is what helps _____________ flourish.
(a) Grocery stores.
(b) Cooking schools.
(c) Local economies.
(d) Schools.

4. Where is the farm that George Naylor runs when Pollan goes to visit him to learn more?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Nebraska.
(c) Ohio.
(d) Iowa.

5. The push for corn has also led to the industrialization of _______ farms, according to Naylor.
(a) Wheat.
(b) Dairy.
(c) Animal.
(d) Soybean.

Short Answer Questions

1. Salatin points out that being ________ doesn't necessarily mean that a farm is also going to be sustainable.

2. Salatin's is an _________ farm, dedicated to the old agrarian ideas of how things should be grown.

3. Who has helped Bev out by giving him a lot of produce to get by?

4. What does Naylor avoid when he is growing his crop on his farm?

5. The increased ______ of corn has meant a drop in crop space for other plants, according to Naylor.

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