The Omnivore's Dilemma

What is the author’s purpose for writing about Polyface Farm?

• The author’s purpose is to inform the reader about the pros and cons of eating locally grown food.

• The author’s purpose is to explain the benefits of local farming practices over using industrial organic farming practices.

• The author’s purpose is to present an academic argument in favor of using local farming practices over using industrial organic farming practices.

• The author’s purpose is to share research that explains how local farming practices are beneficial to the animals and the environment.

Which of these is relevant evidence for this detail? Choose 2 answers Joel moves his chickens into a pasture 3 days after the cows have left it so they can eat the larvae from cow manure.

• "In nature, you'll always find birds following herbivores. In the wild, turkeys and pheasants follow bison herds."

• "Because of the chickens, Joel doesn't have to treat his cattle with toxic chemicals to get rid of parasites."

• "Once the Eggmobile was in position," (the chickens) came out and moved around the pasture, picking at the grasses "but mainly they were all over the cowpats."

Which statement reflects the author's viewpoint?

• Polyface Farm is part of the local, sustainable food chain.

• Polyface Farm is where the author learned about local, sustainable farming by working alongside the farm owner.

• Polyface Farm works with the natural processes of its animals to produce healthy food without impacting the environment or animals harmfully.

The author of the Omnivore's Dilemma is:

• Michael Pollan

• Michael Polin

• Laura Hillenbrand

• Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Michael Pollan reveals his purpose for writing the book in the preface. It is

• to entertain the audience with stories about farms and food.

• to persuade the readers to eat less meat.

• to inform readers so they can make good food choices true to values.

• to describe the current conditions of the American food crisis.

Michael Pollan describes the modern omnivore's dilemma as:

• obesity- disease caused by industrial food chain.

• eating only meats, mushrooms, and greens.

• having to pick between convenience and healthy food.

• the knowledge and information to make informed food choices.

If cattle are not good at digesting corn, why is the author suggesting they are fed corn as their primary diet? (Hint: Look on page 65)

• Cows are fed corn because it is cheaper than grass.

• Cows are fed corn because it is naturally apart of their diet.

• Cows are fed corn because they can easily digest it.

• Cows are fed corn to be fattened up for the slaughter houses.

What is the main theme of 'The Omnivore's Dilemma'?

• The impact of food choices on health and environment

• The history of agriculture

• The benefits of a vegetarian diet

• The economics of food production

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Omnivore's Dilemma'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

What is the author's tone in 'The Omnivore's Dilemma'?

• Persuasive

• Humorous

• Sarcastic

• Indifferent