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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. __________ involves higher emotions of dread, shame, and fear, according to Pollan.
2. Bev notes that he only has to sell the idea of the ______ in order to sell the higher priced food.
3. What is the name of the person that Pollan goes with to deliver the foods to local restaurants?
4. Humans, when faced with a new _______, often take a small amount and wait for the results.
5. Gasset points out to Pollan that he believes _________ returned humans back to nature, and Pollan agrees.
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Bev having troubles getting his eggs into stores and into the market?
2. What does Pollan attempt to do as he is reading the book "Animal Liberation"?
3. What does Pollan believe that CAFO does not take into consideration when processing meat?
4. What is the irony that Pollan sees when he is looking over the delicious meal?
5. Why is there a national eating disorder, according to Pollan's findings?
6. What does Pollan suggest that our intelligence allows a person to do that an animal cannot?
7. What does Pollan point out about the loss of meat in one's diet?
8. What is the reason why Garro hunts for the food in the woods?
9. What are some of the downsides for shopping for local, sustainably grown foods?
10. What is Pollan surprised about when he begins to eat the meal that he has prepared?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
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?
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