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WorksheetsThe Omnivore's Dilemma
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
Why did the author write his book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma"?
to peer behind the curtain of the American food chain
to eat healthy food
to go to Magic Valley in Idaho
to report on genetically modified food
What looks like the second hand of a clock?
the irrigation machine
the farmer's watch
the line of cows at the trough
pesticides and fertilizer
What are you?
an omnivore
a herbivore
a carnivore
a pizzavore
What is a dilemma?
a difficult decision
a good decision
having lots of good options
being able to eat anything
Why was the feedlot jet-black?
it was covered in manure
the cattle had black fur
the pesticides killed all of the grass
Are "Happy Meals" actually happy?
no
yes
What kind of farm did the author visit?
a large, fifteen thousand acre crop
a small farm with lots of animals
a farm in Indiana
a large corn farm
What grows at Magic Valley Idaho?
potatoes
corn
cows
mushrooms
We all agree that cows should eat grass, but what did the author see them eating?
corn
lettuce
dirt
potatoes
According to the text, what is the Omnivore's Dilemma?
we have so many choices, but what should we eat?
there are lots of dangerous chemicals in our food!
we don't know where our food comes from
there are too many farms
