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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Respect Diversity.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which word describes how industry views efficiency?
(a) Equity.
(b) Losses.
(c) Profits.
(d) Cumbersome.

3. Why is the Titanic a good metaphor for the industrial age?
(a) Both the Titanic and the industrial age appear to be a promising endeavor but are doomed to fail in the end.
(b) The Titanic is as productive and efficient as the industrial age.
(c) Both the Titanic and the industrial age are symbols of strength.
(d) The Titanic is as big and successful as the industrial age.

4. What is a positive change that occurs during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Increased pollution.
(b) Families left their rural farms.
(c) Increased use of natural resources.
(d) Workers' wages increase.

5. Which product is a good example of something designed for a throwaway society?
(a) Recycled paper.
(b) Gold jewelry.
(c) Microwaves.
(d) Running shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has been the result of more and more efficient factories?

2. The authors present the cherry tree as a good model of what?

3. The authors suggests that manufacturers should consider:

4. What typically happens when materials are downcycled?

5. What is another reason to build using local materials?

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