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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Question of Design.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Industrial Revolution functions on the idea of brute force. What is meant by this phrase as used by the authors?
(a) Weaken the product so that it is safer for consumers.
(b) Add more strength to the product so that it works under any circumstance despite the consequences.
(c) Develop the product so that it is consumed by environmental forces.
(d) Force the product to work under specific circumstances only.

2. Who should be responsible for creating products that support the Earth?
(a) Citizens.
(b) Government.
(c) Designers and manufacturers.
(d) NASA.

3. How does the Exxon Valdez oil spill result in an economic advantage to some companies?
(a) Local citizen groups raise money by helping with the clean up.
(b) Companies that invest in Exxon Valdez increase profits.
(c) Companies that are associated with the cleanup process increase profits.
(d) Chemical companies decrease sales in cleaning products.

4. What are some unique properties of ink used in printing this book?
(a) The ink itself is recyclable.
(b) The ink itself is nontoxic and easy to wash off with nontoxic chemicals.
(c) The ink is made in the U.S.
(d) The ink is made with new color technology.

5. What is problematic about the attitude of design and production during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Landfills are too full to be used.
(b) All material is eventually wasted.
(c) Materials are recyclable.
(d) Production is too expensive to make good money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bill's final solution to creating "less bad" design?

2. What is the authors' point for why import laws need to be changed?

3. What product do the authors use as an example of designing for specific instead of general use?

4. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?

5. Why is the Titanic a good metaphor for the industrial age?

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