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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A new program was introduced to pay the farmers directly for the difference in price between the target and the selling price of ________.
(a) Wheat.
(b) Soybeans.
(c) Corn.
(d) Barley.

2. Where is the farm that George Naylor runs when Pollan goes to visit him to learn more?
(a) Nebraska.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Iowa.
(d) Kansas.

3. Every day, the ________ pens are moved to ensure that the droppings spread evenly.
(a) Pig.
(b) Cow.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Horse.

4. __________ involves higher emotions of dread, shame, and fear, according to Pollan.
(a) Society.
(b) Consequence.
(c) Suffering.
(d) Moral drama.

5. What is Pollan eating when he attempts to read Peter Singer's book?
(a) A salad.
(b) Fish.
(c) McDonald's.
(d) Steak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many of the products at the health store where Pollan shops contain foods from the _________ food chain.

2. Pollan learns that most organic _______ comes from factory farms, even though they seem to be "better."

3. Humans are not a perfect natural system in the food system because they can only _______ so much food.

4. Pollan wants to create a meal in full ________ of the foods involved and how they came to be on his table.

5. Pollan points out that humans are happy to eat what _________ eat, as this communicates the safety of food.

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