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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. Pollan notes that one of the lessons of hunting for food is _________, and of the relationships between man and food.

2. Americans can develop an eating culture that allows omnivores to eat without _____, according to Pollan, and with full consciousness.

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

4. What does Pollan admit he liked more than he had anticipated liking?

5. What does Pollan need to prepare for that allows him to become more aware of his natural surroundings?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Salatin disagree with the argument that organic food costs too much?

2. What does Pollan point out as being a failing of the industrialized food chain?

3. What are some of the ways in which humans have learned to overcome the plant's defenses?

4. What does Pollan attempt to do as he is reading the book "Animal Liberation"?

5. Why do humans seem to eat what other humans eat, according to Pollan?

6. What does Salatin suggest stores should do with their food which might make consumers shop differently?

7. What are some of the downsides for shopping for local, sustainably grown foods?

8. What is the other part of the meal that Pollan has to abandon as a part of his plan?

9. Where can Pollan buy some of the Salatin farm's produce?

10. What are the eating patterns in many American households today?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pollan is surprised by the many things he learns about his food and where it comes from.

Part 1: Do you know where your food comes from?

Part 2: Why do you think people don't often think about where their food comes from?

Part 3: Do you feel it is important to know where your food comes from?

Essay Topic 2

The prices of organic and sustainably grown foods is higher than regular foods.

Part 1: Do you mind paying higher prices for better food?

Part 2: Why do you think organic and sustainably grown foods have to cost more?

Part 3: Do you think higher food prices keep some people away from these types of foods?

Essay Topic 3

Corn is a food that seems to be dominant in the food chain, with it being a food for animals as well as a food for humans.

Part 1: Is it a good idea to have one food be so dominant in a food culture?

Part 2: Why do you think corn is something that is so dominant in the food culture?

Part 3: How do you think society can get away from corn or can it?

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