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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do all of the parts of the corn end up in as a result of the new process to separate its parts?
(a) Processed foods.
(b) Breads.
(c) Egg sandwiches.
(d) Bottled water.

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

3. Pollan hopes to bring the reader back to their original _______ of food.
(a) Idea.
(b) Book.
(c) Source.
(d) Religion.

4. Corn ________ early on to mass produce, but this also made the plant dependent on humans and animals.
(a) Died.
(b) Reproduced.
(c) Grew.
(d) Mutated.

5. What is NOT one of the things that humans consult in order to determine what they will and will not eat?
(a) Culture.
(b) Taste.
(c) Memory.
(d) Animals.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Naylor farm has turned from a diverse farm to one that has become a _________ production mecca.

2. As the food companies produced more corn, they create more _________ as it is cheaper than sugar.

3. Who introduced the idea of using corn to the English settlers?

4. What is the name of the development lab that Pollan visits in order to learn more about corn?

5. What were the programs that were set up in order to help farmers during the rougher years?

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