The Botany of Desire Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Michael Pollan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 106 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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The Botany of Desire Quiz | Eight Week Quiz D

Michael Pollan
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 106 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The book suggests that Herbert's view of tulipmania is a parable of utopianism, specifically _______.
(a) Communism.
(b) Aparteid.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Socialism.

2. During the lifetime of Johnny Appleseed, Ohio law required a settler to put out ___ apple or pear trees in order to get a land grant.
(a) 40.
(b) 50.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

3. The book suggests that _____ determined the evolution of the flower by valuing 'broken' strains that were sick.
(a) Bees.
(b) Bacteria.
(c) Mold.
(d) Humans.

4. Johnny Appleseed is generally acknowledged as having planted _______ of apple seeds across a wide range of orchards.
(a) Thousands.
(b) Tens of thousands.
(c) Hundreds of thousands.
(d) Hundreds.

5. ______, which contains a much higher amount of alcohol than hard cider, could be obtained through freezing.
(a) Applejack.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Rum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapman practiced the faith of ______ and was known to launch into sermons when visiting.

2. In 1812, Chapman ran thirty miles to warn settlers of the approach of troops, a feat known as _______.

3. Probably as a defense to discourage animals from biting into them, apple seeds contain a small amount of _______.

4. Johnny Appleseed raised ______ for sale and subsequent transplantation.

5. Johnny Appleseed was known to use a _________ in order to transport his seeds across the water.

(see the answer key)

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