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1. What is the scientific name for the tobacco plant?
2. The tobacco plant is native to which continent?
3. The cultivation of tobacco played an important role in the economic viability of which American colony?
4. By the 17th century, tobacco was in common use in Europe. Then, as now, there were a lot of people who disapproved of it. Which English king expressed his displeasure in a pamphlet entitled "A Counterblast to Tobacco?"
5. In the 18th century the European upper classes became fond of which particular tobacco product?
6. Which President was known for smoking up to 30 cigars a day for all of his adult life?
7. Jeanne Calment, who died at age 122, was a smoker.
8. Which of these famous men was noted for his opposition to smoking?
9. Smoking, particularly cigarette smoking, is almost universally regarded as a serious danger to one's health. Studies have shown, however, that smoking may help to prevent which of the following diseases?
10. As of 2009, which country is both the world's largest producer and consumer of tobacco?
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