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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Activists appear to look at the __________ animal, which is not applicable to the natural world.
(a) Relationship of an.
(b) Distinct.
(c) Species of an.
(d) Individual.

2. Americans can develop an eating culture that allows omnivores to eat without _____, according to Pollan, and with full consciousness.
(a) Fear.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Dread.
(d) Pain.

3. What do Pollan and Garro decide to go out to hunt at the start of the chapter?
(a) Deer.
(b) Wild boar.
(c) Bears.
(d) Squirrel.

4. What does Pollan not have ready when he is about to take down a boar, causing him to feel ashamed?
(a) Stance.
(b) Gun.
(c) Hand position.
(d) Hat.

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

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

7. Pollan also have to abandon his idea of an abalone ____________ in his meal.
(a) Side dish.
(b) Main course.
(c) Appetizer.
(d) Aperitif.

8. Humans, when faced with a new _______, often take a small amount and wait for the results.
(a) Food.
(b) Person.
(c) Book.
(d) Decision.

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

10. The family _______, one of the remaining parts of America's food culture, is in decline, according to Pollan.
(a) Tea.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Supper.
(d) Breakfast.

11. Pollan also makes two entrees, one of grilled and one of braised __________.
(a) Fish.
(b) Pork.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Cow.

12. What is the herbal tea that Pollan makes to help finish off the meal he has made?
(a) Fig.
(b) Mint.
(c) Lavender.
(d) Chamomile.

13. Bev notes that he only has to sell the idea of the ______ in order to sell the higher priced food.
(a) Health benefits.
(b) Farm.
(c) Organics.
(d) Fertilizer.

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

15. Pollan is disgusted when he looks at a picture of himself with his kill and sees ________.
(a) A somber expression.
(b) Blood.
(c) His grin.
(d) The eyes of the boar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Garro states that he does not hunt for the thrill of the _________, but for the food he can catch.

2. What is the name of Peter's Singer's book that informs the beginning of this chapter?

3. There are parts of the world, Pollan points out, where the only use of the land is for _______, otherwise it would be useless.

4. What is the number of the steer that Pollan has picked out for his meal?

5. Who is considered to be the first researcher of the omnivore's dilemma?

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