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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. The soda industry began to ______ their sodas, which led people to drink more and to buy more.

2. Salatin doesn't follow the USDA guidelines by processing his _________ in an open air building without any walls.

3. What is the process by which corn is changed into different parts?

4. The idea behind grass farming is that the ________ is the most natural and renewable source of energy.

5. The push for corn has also led to the industrialization of _______ farms, according to Naylor.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens during the wet mill process of processing corn?

2. What are the three different parts of the food chain that Pollan follows in this book?

3. Describe the Salatin farm as Pollan views it in the book from his experiences visiting there.

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

5. What was the role of Earl Butz in the corn industry, according to the book?

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

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

8. What are the environmental results of the industrial method of farming, as Pollan finds out?

9. What is the history of Polyface Farm, according to the book?

10. What does a person need to know in order to succeed with grass farming?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Salatin talks to Pollan about the ways in which a farm can grow in line with the Earth to be more productive and healthy.

Part 1: Do you think that organic growing is the best way to grow for food supplies?

Part 2: Why do you think organic growing methods aren't always the best choice?

Part 3: Do you think that organic growing is more of a trend than a way of life?

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

For those who don't make a lot of money, fast food is a way to get higher calorie meals for less money.

Part 1: Do you think fast food is a bad thing?

Part 2: Why do you think lower income families choose fast food over healthy foods?

Part 3: How do you think fast food restaurants and grocery stores could help lower income families eat better?

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