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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is a good alternative to printing a typical book?
(a) Create electronic books.
(b) Make books from extremely durable materials so that they are never thrown away.
(c) Recycle more books.
(d) Make a smaller version of books that uses less materials.

2. What material is the book itself made of?
(a) An easily recyclable polymer, not paper.
(b) Recycled paper.
(c) Rice paper.
(d) Recycled milk cartons.

3. In this section what do the authors wish to encourage?
(a) Efficiency.
(b) Diversity.
(c) Simplicity.
(d) Evolution.

4. What does manufacturing need to be based on?
(a) Energy from larger power plants.
(b) Using cheaper petroleum products.
(c) Ocean water and recycling systems.
(d) Local water flow and energy sources.

5. All of the following are things a well-designed roof should provide, except:
(a) A waste bin for toxic chemicals.
(b) Shelter for the house.
(c) Conservation of water.
(d) Energy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The authors envision all of the following about a building modeled after the cherry tree, except:

2. What do the authors design for Herman Miller?

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

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

5. Which of the following materials is NOT considered a good insulator against climate?

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