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

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) Big box stores.
(b) Government.
(c) Feed lots.
(d) Neighboring farmers.

2. Since they don't have to worry about nitrogen, farmers no longer have to ________ their crops to ensure soil fertility.
(a) Weed.
(b) Plant.
(c) Rotate.
(d) Salt.

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

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

5. Salatin pushes for the right to opt out of ____________ of his farm, according to the book.
(a) Industrialization.
(b) Government protection.
(c) USDA rules.
(d) Colonization.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The soda industry began to ______ their sodas, which led people to drink more and to buy more.

3. __________ involves higher emotions of dread, shame, and fear, according to Pollan.

4. Who did Pollan ask for a detailed account of what happens when a steer is processed?

5. What takes corn meal, corn starch, and corn sweetener to make?

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