VOICED : Badger stew is gourmet dining for British

VOICED : Badger stew is gourmet dining for British

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Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Arthur Boyt, a 74-year-old living in Bodmin Moor, has a unique passion for consuming roadkill. His interest began in his teens when he first picked up a dead pheasant. Over the years, he has collected various animals, storing them in his freezer. Arthur believes roadkill offers benefits, especially in light of meat quality concerns. Despite public backlash and nuisance calls, his appetite remains undeterred. He describes the taste of his dishes, like badger polecat stew, as sweet and savory.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sparked Arthur Boyt's interest in roadkill?

A family tradition of hunting

Finding a dead pheasant in Windsor Great Park

A documentary on animal conservation

A school project on wildlife

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Arthur Boyt keep in his freezer?

A variety of roadkill including sparrowhawks and hedgehogs

Only venison and pheasants

Vegetables and fruits

Exotic meats from around the world

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Arthur Boyt believe roadkill is a safer option?

It is always fresh and organic

It is free from undisclosed ingredients found in store-bought meat

It is recommended by health experts

It is a traditional family practice

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Arthur Boyt respond to public criticism?

He stops eating roadkill

He starts a campaign against roadkill consumption

He becomes more secretive about his habits

He remains undeterred and continues his culinary pursuits

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Arthur describe the taste of his badger polecat stew?

Bitter and unappetizing

Sweet and savory, similar to venison

Spicy and tangy

Bland and flavorless