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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Neither being ignorant or aware is a completely _________ way of eating in the world today.
(a) Attainable.
(b) Movable.
(c) Avoidable.
(d) Sustainable.

2. America does not have consistent eating _______, which is what has caused a national eating disorder.
(a) Guidelines.
(b) Boundaries.
(c) Rations.
(d) Rules.

3. Pollan points out that humans are happy to eat what _________ eat, as this communicates the safety of food.
(a) Cooking shows.
(b) Teachers say to.
(c) Other humans.
(d) Books say to.

4. Salatin disagrees with the idea that organic food is ___________.
(a) More intensive.
(b) More expensive.
(c) Easier.
(d) Healthier.

5. What is a sign that the food is something that should not be eaten again?
(a) Headache.
(b) Stomachache.
(c) Good taste.
(d) Nutrients.

6. The local food movement doesn't have to combat ___________; it simply offers an alternative, according to Pollan.
(a) Disease.
(b) Hunting and gathering.
(c) Industrialization.
(d) Organic foods.

7. Pollan equates the feeling of everything coming into focused while also being completely relaxed to being ________.
(a) With friends.
(b) Stoned.
(c) On a long run.
(d) Asleep.

8. _________ foods are those that are generally recognized to be toxic to humans.
(a) Sweet.
(b) Sour.
(c) Spicy.
(d) Bitter.

9. The early researcher notes that _______ can be the result of situations that remind humans of their animal nature.
(a) Happiness.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Annoyance.
(d) Pleasure.

10. What does Pollan do with Garro, even though he has to turn away from disgust at one point?
(a) Eviscerate the boar.
(b) Paint his face.
(c) Eat a piece of flesh.
(d) Clean his gun.

11. What does Pollan decide that he wants to gather from a local pond, though he ends up not using it?
(a) Mushroom.
(b) Salt.
(c) Algae.
(d) Seaweed.

12. The meal also brings ________ to the table, which is another way of saying thanks to the animals.
(a) Culture.
(b) Honor.
(c) Grace.
(d) Reserve.

13. Both food that is prepared and harvested as well as that from a store should be a part of an occasional _______ meal.
(a) Reminder.
(b) Ritual.
(c) Birthday.
(d) Dinner.

14. As ________ has become popular, animal rights activists have been highlighting the unethical treatment of animals.
(a) Inclusion.
(b) Meat eating.
(c) Flexitarianism.
(d) Vegetarianism.

15. Who did Pollan ask for a detailed account of what happens when a steer is processed?
(a) Friend.
(b) Auditor.
(c) Manager.
(d) Farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would the company that raised Pollan's steer not allow him to do?

2. Some believe that human ________ is different from that of animals because humans are capable of suffering.

3. Pollan notes that the end meal was _______ for him, according to the book.

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

5. Garro offers to help Pollan go out to look for __________ with others.

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