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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who introduced the idea of using corn to the English settlers?
(a) Cows.
(b) No one.
(c) Native Americans.
(d) Dutch royalty.

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

3. What were the programs that were set up in order to help farmers during the rougher years?
(a) FFA.
(b) New Deal.
(c) HSA.
(d) FSA.

4. Pollan points out that the industrial method of farming has led to increased ________ and polluted groundwater.
(a) Energy.
(b) Food supplies.
(c) Pollution.
(d) Oil wells.

5. Where does Pollan find himself first questioning what the food on the market is made of?
(a) Farm.
(b) Forest.
(c) Supermarket.
(d) Camp.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A new program was introduced to pay the farmers directly for the difference in price between the target and the selling price of ________.

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

4. In what part of the body can one determine just how much corn is being eaten by the person?

5. Corn ________ early on to mass produce, but this also made the plant dependent on humans and animals.

(see the answer key)

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