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

2. Corn is also able to limit the ______ lost during the process of photosynthesis, according to the book.
(a) Sunlight.
(b) Energy.
(c) Calories.
(d) Water.

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

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

5. Hybrid corn is a __________ hog, according to this chapter, and is able to be grown without disruption of fertility issues.
(a) Fertilizer.
(b) Water.
(c) Bean.
(d) Soil.

Short Answer Questions

1. The soda industry began to ______ their sodas, which led people to drink more and to buy more.

2. What takes corn meal, corn starch, and corn sweetener to make?

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

4. Each acre of corn, according to Pollan needs to have _________ gallons of fossil fuel to support it.

5. To combat the human end of the imperfect system, marketers add ______ to their raw product -- making it a novelty.

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