1. Which of the following is an example of people trying to live with nature as it is today?
(a) The Yakima Indians cooperate with the state of Washington by assuring the government that they will keep their own children safe from toxins in a dump site.
(b) Industrial factories designed with efficiency and production in mind.
(c) Consumers decrease spending on recyclable products.
(d) Shoe manufacturers import materials that contain toxic chemicals.

2. Which of the following statements best describes natural systems?
(a) Natural systems waste more energy than industrial systems.
(b) Natural systems take things from the environment but always give back.
(c) Natural systems always go through a series of devolutions.
(d) Natural systems cannot recycle nutrients or materials.

3. What is an alternative solution to using International Style for home design?
(a) Design using newer technology for design.
(b) Design using old materials that can be recycled.
(c) Design using local resources and products.
(d) Design using new materials and resources.

4. How does the cherry tree contribute positively to its environment?
(a) It provides industry with many of the chemicals necessary for paper production.
(b) It provides a good source of paper pulp.
(c) It provides fruit and cleans both the water and air.
(d) It provides shaded areas that reduce air conditioning costs.

5. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?
(a) It is hard to develop and implement.
(b) It is affordable and clean.
(c) It is too organic and turns away big business.
(d) It is sterile and expensive to use.