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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten through Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Corn became a _________ because of its many applications for use by the settlers.
(a) Drink.
(b) Problem.
(c) Fuel.
(d) Commodity.

2. The idea behind grass farming is that the ________ is the most natural and renewable source of energy.
(a) Worker.
(b) Water.
(c) Sun.
(d) Land.

3. Salatin is a strong believer in farming in line with one's ___________, as seen in a phone call with Pollan.
(a) Horses.
(b) World view.
(c) Season cycle.
(d) Family.

4. In many CAFOs, the _______ of pigs are cut off in response to the aggressive behavior they have in those conditions.
(a) Ears.
(b) Tails.
(c) Legs.
(d) Noses.

5. How many generations have been at the Salatin farm, all committed to alternative farming?
(a) Ten.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT one of the parts of corn that is separated out in the newly used process?

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

3. What does the farmer use to cover the chicken waste in the compost pile?

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

5. What is the underlying foundation of the entire Salatin farm, according to Pollan?

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