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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. Humans, when faced with a new _______, often take a small amount and wait for the results.

2. Pollan also makes two entrees, one of grilled and one of braised __________.

3. Pollan begins to understand that eating the meat is the final act of the __________.

4. The meal also brings ________ to the table, which is another way of saying thanks to the animals.

5. Pollan makes __________ toasts from the produce in his garden and bread that uses yeast he has gathered.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pollan believe that CAFO does not take into consideration when processing meat?

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

3. What does Pollan suggest that our intelligence allows a person to do that an animal cannot?

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

5. How does Pollan change his eating habits after reading "Animal Liberation"?

6. What is Pollan surprised about when he begins to eat the meal that he has prepared?

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

8. What does Pollan feel when a boar is right before him and his gun was not cocked?

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

10. What is the reason why Garro hunts for the food in the woods?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The main theme of the book is the omnivore's dilemma and it's one that Pollan returns to again and again.

Part 1: Do you think you face a dilemma when you sit down to eat?

Part 2: Why do you think Pollan believes that the dilemma is important?

Part 3: Should people think about where their food comes from or why they choose certain foods?

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