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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pollan argues that Salatin's method of farming is far more efficient in terms of _________ to produce calories.
(a) Fuel.
(b) Calories.
(c) People.
(d) Wind.

2. Where do all of the parts of the corn end up in as a result of the new process to separate its parts?
(a) Processed foods.
(b) Bottled water.
(c) Egg sandwiches.
(d) Breads.

3. What is the name of the once trash strewn park that was turned into a community garden?
(a) Roller Park.
(b) Berkeley Park.
(c) Garden Park.
(d) People's Park.

4. The manure of the _______ is spread on all of the pastures without fouling the pasture with too many droppings.
(a) Cow.
(b) Horse.
(c) Goat.
(d) Pig.

5. Salatin's is an _________ farm, dedicated to the old agrarian ideas of how things should be grown.
(a) Alternative.
(b) Ambient.
(c) All free.
(d) All inclusive.

6. Hybrid corn is a __________ hog, according to this chapter, and is able to be grown without disruption of fertility issues.
(a) Soil.
(b) Fertilizer.
(c) Water.
(d) Bean.

7. What do many farmers rely on in order to create higher yields at their farms?
(a) Pesticides.
(b) GMOs.
(c) Fertilizers.
(d) Water.

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

9. The soda industry began to ______ their sodas, which led people to drink more and to buy more.
(a) Supersize.
(b) Add contests to.
(c) Add nutrients.
(d) Change the names of.

10. The _________ is one of the specialized animals that Pollan points out as having no issues with eating.
(a) Horse.
(b) Mosquito.
(c) Lion.
(d) Koala.

11. The push for corn has also led to the industrialization of _______ farms, according to Naylor.
(a) Animal.
(b) Dairy.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Soybean.

12. Who introduced the idea of using corn to the English settlers?
(a) No one.
(b) Native Americans.
(c) Dutch royalty.
(d) Cows.

13. Organic farms might still look like industrial farms, but they do not use ___________.
(a) Chickens.
(b) Rules.
(c) Chemicals.
(d) Metals.

14. What helps to reduce evaporation in the fields, and help to produce more carbon for the plants in the farm?
(a) Cows.
(b) Waters.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Trees.

15. _________ Farm started out as a small farm that sold pre-bagged salad mix, according to the book.
(a) Earthbound.
(b) Earthville.
(c) Greenworks.
(d) Waterworks.

Short Answer Questions

1. The grass also gets a chance to ________ when the cattle is moved around.

2. _______ was mass produced because of all of the corn that was grown at the time of the alcohol period in the country.

3. By _______, the government became involved in the organic market, as it sought to define what it meant to be organic.

4. The idea behind grass farming is that the ________ is the most natural and renewable source of energy.

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

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