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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?
(a) Many chemicals are used to control crops.
(b) Causes a decrease in natural soil fertility.
(c) Easier to grow and ship crops.
(d) Eliminates the natural genetic diversity within a crop.

3. Which product is NOT considered dangerous in the environment?
(a) Coffee grounds.
(b) A chair.
(c) Printer toner.
(d) A computer.

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

5. Which is an example of a material that is downcycled?
(a) The book itself.
(b) Aluminum cans.
(c) Dead organic matter.
(d) Gold jewelry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?

2. Which words best describe the focus of production in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

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

4. How have companies responded to the concerns of the public over the decades?

5. Who should be responsible for creating products that support the Earth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe why the authors warn against too much efficiency in design.

2. Explain and give an example of how the Industrial Revolution intended to make more and more money.

3. Describe the idea of eco-efficiency and how it proposes to solve the industry, consumer, and environment problems.

4. Describe the arguments against the Industrial Revolution throughout its history.

5. Describe how the authors use soap as an example of designing products for "worst-case" scenarios.

6. Describe how early industrialists considered nature and the environment.

7. Describe what causes "sick building syndrome" and name some of the associated health effects.

8. Describe how Michael ends up working for the German Environmental Protection Agency.

9. Name two common household objects and their hidden health effects because of the chemicals they contain.

10. Explain one example of how recycling is really downcycling of materials.

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