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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. Pollan points out during the book that omnivores face a __________ when they eat today.
(a) Dilemma.
(b) Truth.
(c) Overabundance.
(d) Problem.

2. What is the book that is considered to be the organic grower's bible?
(a) Growing with Dirt.
(b) Growing in the Dirt.
(c) A New View.
(d) An Agricultural Testament.

3. The Salatin farming method is based on _________ polyculture, and it is highly energy efficient.
(a) Daily.
(b) Weekly.
(c) Biennial.
(d) Perennial.

4. Pollan looks over the land and it makes him think of _________, which is something marketers now try to sell.
(a) Ancient.
(b) Family.
(c) Postcard.
(d) Pastoral.

5. Every day, Salatin moves his cattle to a new _________ every day to ensure balance.
(a) Farm.
(b) Pen.
(c) Row.
(d) Pasture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Organic farms might still look like industrial farms, but they do not use ___________.

2. Pollan points out that the industrial method of farming has led to increased ________ and polluted groundwater.

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

4. What does Pollan admit about the chickens that Salatin sells on his farm?

5. In many CAFOs, the _______ of pigs are cut off in response to the aggressive behavior they have in those conditions.

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