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Cooked by Michael Pollan - Test
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  • 1. What is the main theme of 'Cooked' by Michael Pollan?
A) The history of fast food.
B) The advantages of processed foods.
C) The importance of cooking in our lives.
D) The benefits of genetically modified foods.
  • 2. Which four elements does Pollan use to structure 'Cooked'?
A) Wood, Water, Air, Light.
B) Fire, Water, Air, Earth.
C) Fire, Earth, Ice, Water.
D) Earth, Wind, Fire, Metal.
  • 3. What cooking method is primarily discussed in the Water chapter?
A) Braising.
B) Roasting.
C) Frying.
D) Grilling.
  • 4. How does Pollan feel about home cooking?
A) He considers it outdated.
B) He finds it burdensome.
C) He views it as a way to reconnect with food.
D) He thinks it's unnecessary.
  • 5. According to Pollan, what role does community play in cooking?
A) It has no role.
B) It complicates meal preparation.
C) It isolates individuals.
D) It fosters connection and sharing.
  • 6. Which ingredient does Pollan emphasize in the chapter about Air?
A) Bread.
B) Rice.
C) Pasta.
D) Soup.
  • 7. What personal experience does Pollan recount in 'Cooked'?
A) Cooking meals for his family.
B) Traveling to culinary schools.
C) Attending cooking competitions.
D) Eating at gourmet restaurants.
  • 8. In the chapter about Earth, what process does Pollan highlight?
A) Freezing.
B) Canning.
C) Fermentation.
D) Smoking.
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