Name: ______________________
Date: ___________________
GMO’s War on Our Plates
One World Student Ambassador: Kenneth Cruz-Flores
Unit Resource #2: Understanding the Reflection
Directions: Preview the following questions before you read the Reflection. Identify key words in the
questions (you can underline them for quick reference). As you read, pay attention for those key
words so that you will know where to look for the answers when you are finished reading.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why did Kenneth become interested in GMO’s?
a. His sister told him they were in his food
b. He was given an assignment on them in school
c. He got sick from eating too many GMO’s
d. His father told him he should eat more GMO’s
e. Both a. and c.
2. What does GMO stand for?
a. General Marginal Organic
b. Grain Microorganism Origin
c. Greater Market Organism
d. Genetically Moderated Organization
e. Genetically Modified Organism
2. What is one reason that GMO’s are used?
a. They create crops that are high in protein
b. They are toxic to wild animals
c. They work best is dry climates
d. They help farmers produce more food
e. They are cheaper than using fertilizer
4. Why is it difficult to avoid GMO’s?
a. Products are not usually labeled as containing GMO’s
b. People eat a lot of frozen and canned foods
c. Because they are better for you than non-GMO food
d. GMO foods are always cheaper
e. The laws require all food to contain GMO’s
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5. According to Kenneth, what can people do to ensure their food is free of GMO’s??
a. Wash fruits and vegetables before eating them
b. Buy cage-free eggs
c. Buy food that uses corn and soybeans
d. Buy organic foods and those labeled GMO-free
e. Make sure all food is cooked thoroughly
Constructed Response Questions
1. What main ideas did Kenneth want to convey in his Reflection?
2. What are Kenneth’s suggestions for choosing the best foods for you and your family? Discuss
2-3 of these suggestions.
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