Introduction & Chapters 1–3
100 (Multiple Choice / Opción Múltiple)
Q: What does the author mean by the “omnivore’s dilemma”?
(¿Qué quiere decir el autor con el “dilema del omnívoro”?)
A. We have many food choices but don’t know what is good for us.
B. Humans cannot digest most foods.
C. All foods cost too much to produce.
D. People only eat meat.
A. We have many food choices but don’t know what is good for us.
100 (Multiple Choice)
Q: What natural partnership exists between cows and grass?
(¿Qué relación natural existe entre las vacas y el pasto?)
A. Grass protects cows
B. Cows fertilize the grass they eat
C. Grass makes cows grow faster
D. Cows plant new grass
B. Cows fertilize the grass they eat
100 (Multiple Choice)
Q: What does “industrial organic” mean?
(¿Qué significa “orgánico industrial”?)
A. Food grown naturally in tiny gardens
B. Food that is always healthier
C. Food grown only by local families
D. Food grown without chemicals but produced on large farms
D. Food grown without chemicals but produced on large farms
100 (Multiple Choice)
Q: What job did the author help with on Joel Salatin’s farm?
(¿Con qué trabajo ayudó el autor en la granja de Joel Salatin?)
A. Feeding pigs
B. Herding cattle
C. Cleaning barns
D. Planting corn
B. Herding cattle
100 (Multiple Choice)
Q: Why do customers buy from Polyface Farm even with higher prices?
(¿Por qué los clientes compran en Polyface Farm aunque los precios sean más altos?)
A. They value quality and sustainability
B. It is closer to their homes
C. They dislike grocery stores
D. They want cheaper meat
A. They value quality and sustainability
200 (Multiple Choice / Opción Múltiple)
Q: What decision does the author make in the introduction?
(¿Qué decisión toma el autor en la introducción?)
A. To stop eating processed food
B. To become a “food detective” and follow food chains
C. To grow all his own food
D. To interview farmers around the world
B. To become a “food detective” and follow food chains
200 (Multiple Choice)
Q: What major health problems does the author connect to overeating?
(¿Qué problemas de salud relaciona el autor con comer en exceso?)
A. Heart disease only
B. Obesity and diabetes
C. Bloat and Acidosis
D. Allergies
B. Obesity and diabetes
Q: Why do some organic chickens struggle to walk?
(¿Por qué algunas gallinas orgánicas tienen dificultad para caminar?)
A. They don’t eat enough
B. They don’t get water
C. They grow too fast
D. They don’t exercise
C. They grow too fast
200 (Multiple Choice)
Q: How do chickens help power the farm cycle?
(¿Cómo ayudan las gallinas a mantener el ciclo de la granja?)
A. They fertilize crops directly
B. They eat bugs and scratch compost
C. They plant seeds
D. They produce more eggs for the farmers
B. They eat bugs and scratch compost
200 (Multiple Choice)
Q: What does “voting with your fork” mean?
(¿Qué significa “votar con tu tenedor”?)
A. Eating only at restaurants
B. Eating the same foods every day
C. Choosing foods that support your values
D. Buying only the cheapest foods
C. Choosing foods that support your values
300 (Multi-Select / Selección Múltiple)
Q: Why does corn appear in so many foods? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Por qué aparece el maíz en tantos alimentos? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ It is cheap to grow
□ It is used in many ingredients
□ It lasts a long time in storage
□ It is required by law
□ It is cheap to grow
□ It is used in many ingredients
□ It lasts a long time in storage
300 (Multi-Select)
Q: What helps corn-fed cattle grow extremely fast? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Qué ayuda a que el ganado alimentado con maíz crezca tan rápido? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ High-calorie feed
□ Antibiotics
□ A longer lifespan
□ Feedlot conditions
□ High-calorie feed
□ Antibiotics
□ Feedlot conditions
300 (Multi-Select)
Q: Why is it unclear whether organic food is healthier? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Por qué no está claro si la comida orgánica es más saludable? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ More testing is needed
□ Studies show mixed results
□ Organic always tastes worse
□ Scientists disagree
□ More testing is needed
□ Studies show mixed results
□ Scientists disagree
300 (Multi-Select)
Q: What role do pigs play on the farm? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Qué papel juegan los cerdos en la granja? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ They turn compost
□ They eat leftover corn
□ They improve soil bacteria
□ They milk the cows
□ They turn compost
□ They eat leftover corn
□ They improve soil bacteria
300 (Multi-Select)
Q: Why does eating locally require eating seasonally? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Por qué comer localmente requiere comer según la temporada? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ Stores limit what you can buy
□ Local farmers only harvest what is in season
□ Some foods cannot grow year-round
□ Foods grow at different times
□ Foods grow at different times
□ Local farmers only harvest what is in season
□ Some foods cannot grow year-round
Q: Why do modern farmers keep buying GMO seeds? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Por qué los agricultores modernos siguen comprando semillas transgénicas? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ They are patented
□ They are free
□ They grow faster
□ Farmers must repurchase them
□ They are patented
□ Farmers must repurchase them
□ They grow faster
400 (Multi-Select)
Q: Why do poor families often buy high-calorie foods? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Por qué las familias de bajos recursos a menudo compran alimentos altos en calorías? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ They are cheaper
□ They are easier to find
□ They provide more energy per dollar
□ They are the healthiest option
□ They are cheaper
□ They are easier to find
□ They provide more energy per dollar
400 (Multi-Select)
Q: What surprising difference does the author note about herbicide use? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Qué diferencia sorprendente señala el autor sobre el uso de herbicidas? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ Some are banned in Europe
□ Some farmers ignore regulations
□ All herbicides are banned in both places
□ Some are allowed in the U.S.
□ Some are banned in Europe
□ Some are allowed in the U.S.
400 (Multi-Select)
Q: Why are Salatin’s methods considered more humane? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Por qué se consideran más humanitarios los métodos de Salatin? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ Animals follow natural instincts
□ They are not kept in confinement
□ They move freely
□ They are forced to overproduce
□ Animals follow natural instincts
□ They are not kept in confinement
□ They move freely
400 (Multi-Select)
Q: What are the benefits of eating grass-fed meat? (Select all that apply.)
(¿Cuáles son los beneficios de comer carne alimentada con pasto? Selecciona todas las respuestas correctas.)
□ More omega-3 and omega-6
□ Less overall fat
□ More artificial additives
□ Healthier nutrients
□ More omega-3 and omega-6
□ Less overall fat
□ Healthier nutrients
500 (Short Answer / Respuesta Abierta)
Q: How does the author strengthen his credibility when explaining GMOs in Chapter 2?
(¿Cómo fortalece el autor su credibilidad al explicar los OGM en el Capítulo 2?)
By explaining the science (weaknesses, DNA traits) and giving specific examples of how traits are transferred between plants.
500 (Short Answer)
Q: What perspective does the author convey about feedlots vs. natural grazing?
(¿Qué perspectiva transmite el autor sobre los corrales de engorde vs. el pastoreo natural?)
A: He suggests feedlots are unnatural and harmful, while grass-based systems are healthier and more sustainable.
500 (Short Answer)
Q: How does the author acknowledge conflicting viewpoints about organic food?
(¿Cómo reconoce el autor los puntos de vista contradictorios sobre los alimentos orgánicos?)
A: He explains that organic food tastes better and avoids chemicals but admits the health benefits are not fully proven.
500 (Short Answer)
Q: How does the author’s positive description of the farm influence meaning?
(¿Cómo influye en el significado la descripción positiva del autor sobre la granja?)
A: His positive word choice suggests admiration and builds a message that sustainable farming is healthier and more ethical.
500 (Short Answer)
Q: How does the author support the idea that “the type of food an animal eats matters”?
(¿Cómo apoya el autor la idea de que “el tipo de comida que come un animal importa”?)
A: He compares grass-fed vs. corn-fed meats and uses scientific evidence about nutrients and health effects.