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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The local food movement doesn't have to combat ___________; it simply offers an alternative, according to Pollan.
(a) Industrialization.
(b) Organic foods.
(c) Hunting and gathering.
(d) Disease.

2. Corn takes in more carbon _______ during the process of photosynthesis than other plants.
(a) 9.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 10.

3. What is the name of the farm that Salatin runs?
(a) Polyanna.
(b) Polyjuice.
(c) Polyfarm.
(d) Polyface.

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

5. What is the name of Peter's Singer's book that informs the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Animal Persecution.
(b) Animal Rights.
(c) Animals are All Right.
(d) Animal Liberation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a sign that the food is something that should not be eaten again?

2. Corn is also able to limit the ______ lost during the process of photosynthesis, according to the book.

3. Pollan isn't surprised that the ________ doesn't encourage Salatin's farming since he buys almost nothing to support it.

4. Every day, the ________ pens are moved to ensure that the droppings spread evenly.

5. The invention of synthetic materials also meant that _________ would become necessary to fix the nitrogen.

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