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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Grave to grave.
(b) Cradle to cradle.
(c) Cradle to grave.
(d) Grave to cradle.

2. How do products with toxic materials end up getting sold to consumers in the United States?
(a) Parts of products that contain toxic materials are not removed by the government.
(b) Companies in the United States do not sell products with toxic chemicals.
(c) Companies purchase products abroad, import them, and resell them in the United States.
(d) Components of products that contain toxic chemicals can be imported into the United States.

3. Which statement most accurately reflects the authors' ideas?
(a) Our industry is best when we accommodate worker equity.
(b) Our products and processes are best when they most resemble the natural world.
(c) Our products are best when consumers can afford them.
(d) Our industry is best when it uses more simple designs on a larger scale.

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

5. What aspect of a roof is not desirable to human health?
(a) It wears rapidly and be frequently replaced.
(b) It can off-gas chemicals that are toxic.
(c) It creates radiation energy.
(d) It is slippery and causes many accidents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements best describes the authors' point of view?

2. Approximately how many chemicals have been studied for their health effects?

3. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?

4. What do the authors claim about the preferences of consumers?

5. Why would designers create products that wear out in a certain amount of time?

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