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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. What is the authors' point for why import laws need to be changed?
(a) Because they permit the import of goods whose manufacturing process is environmentally unsound.
(b) Because they allow the import of goods that are of very low quality but a lower price than American products.
(c) Because they over-tax products that are made from animals.
(d) Because they are hurting the economy.

2. Which statement is NOT an example of recycling as we know it?
(a) Making new backpacks out of old milk cartons.
(b) Collecting rain water for household use.
(c) Melting old soda bottles to make new carpet.
(d) Converting old books to new printer paper.

3. Why is goat hair a good material for the Bedouin tents?
(a) Because Bedouins hate goats.
(b) Because Bedouins like tents that are heavy.
(c) Because goat hair is a good insulator but hard to find.
(d) Because Bedouins have a constant source of this environmentally friendly material.

4. What material is this book made out of?
(a) Recycled paper.
(b) A non-toxic styrofoam.
(c) An easily recycled polymer.
(d) Recycled plastic bags.

5. What is the goal of Bill and Michael's new company?
(a) Give ideas to manufacturing companies on "less bad" design.
(b) Make a new industry on exploiting the natural environment.
(c) Create chemicals for the recycling industry.
(d) Use models from nature to create healthy, happy design.

Short Answer Questions

1. When can PVC, a commonly used plastic in children's playground equipment, be toxic?

2. What does the owner of Ciba-Geigy encourage Michael to do?

3. What is an example of Bill and Michael's unique ideas for design?

4. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?

5. What do the authors mean by designing products for worst-case scenarios?

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