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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do all of the parts of the corn end up in as a result of the new process to separate its parts?

2. The _________ is one of the specialized animals that Pollan points out as having no issues with eating.

3. Each acre of corn, according to Pollan needs to have _________ gallons of fossil fuel to support it.

4. Pollan points out during the book that omnivores face a __________ when they eat today.

5. The Naylor farm has turned from a diverse farm to one that has become a _________ production mecca.

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Pollan feel about the meal that he had that was made from all organic foods?

2. What happens to the cows that produce organic milk for places like Whole Foods, according to Pollan?

3. Why do humans have the problem of the omnivore's dilemma, according to Pollan?

4. What are three of the benefits to grass farming, as outlined by Pollan?

5. What is another impact of the push for corn in farming, related to another type of industrialized food supply?

6. What are some of the compounds that are derived from the various parts of the corn kernel?

7. What does the Salatin farm not need to use because it practices other methods of pest control and fertilization?

8. What does Pollan point out as being the ingredients that are in a common breakfast cereal?

9. What is the main idea behind the process of grass farming?

10. What does Pollan point out is the start of any of the foods in the food chain, which came as a surprise to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The organic farmers talk about how there is a price to pay when they want to be productive.

Part 1: Do you think that organic farming can ever be pure farming?

Part 2: Why do you think that organic farmers still grow their crops in an industrial way?

Part 3: Is there anything wrong with organic farmers being more industrial in their techniques?

Essay Topic 2

At one point, the book brings up the idea that food should be the next revolution in America.

Part 1: Why might food be the basis for a new revolution?

Part 2: Do you think food is something that is causing divisiveness in the country today?

Part 3: How do you think the food supply might change if there was a revolution?

Essay Topic 3

The supersizing of foods and drinks has led to more sales for the soda drink companies.

Part 1: What do you think about the idea of supersizing your meals?

Part 2: Do you think that the idea of supersizing may have contributed to the growing obesity problem?

Part 3: Why do you think people tend to enjoy the idea of supersizing their meals and drinks?

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