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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Fifteen through Chapter Sixteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pollan isn't surprised that the ________ doesn't encourage Salatin's farming since he buys almost nothing to support it.
(a) Feed lots.
(b) Government.
(c) Big box stores.
(d) Neighboring farmers.

2. What is the underlying foundation of the entire Salatin farm, according to Pollan?
(a) Corn.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Grass.
(d) Wheat.

3. Pollan thinks that if stores had to include __________ of how an item was produced, people would change their eating habits.
(a) Photos.
(b) Movies.
(c) Stories.
(d) Numbers.

4. How many ways can a person obtain the foods from Salatin's farm?
(a) Five.
(b) None.
(c) Four.
(d) Ten.

5. What does Naylor avoid when he is growing his crop on his farm?
(a) Water.
(b) GMOs.
(c) Subsidies.
(d) Government help.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pollan sees some mushrooms which he believes to be ___________, though he is not sure enough to eat them.

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

3. Corn became a _________ because of its many applications for use by the settlers.

4. Where does Pollan find himself first questioning what the food on the market is made of?

5. Pollan and the guests at the dinner achieve the pleasures of the ________, a camaraderie during the meal.

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