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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. All of the following are examples of crude products as defined by the author, except...
(a) Fresh produce.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Polyester fabric.
(d) Plastic water bottles.

2. Which words best describe the focus of production in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Quick and cheap.
(b) Slow and careful.
(c) Laborious and costly.
(d) Expensive and technical.

3. What is the general definition of "sick building syndrome"?
(a) A syndrome that causes dizziness when indoors every day.
(b) A disease characterized by high fever.
(c) A condition where the heart cannot function properly because of a high level of emotional stress.
(d) A wide range of immunologic responses to the environment like asthma and allergies.

4. What is an example of Bill and Michael's unique ideas for design?
(a) A biodegradable soda bottle with a seed implanted in it.
(b) A miniature solar panel that can power an entire house.
(c) A computer that runs on refillable corn oil fuel.
(d) A chair made entirely of wood products.

5. What is the problem with recycling as we know it?
(a) Recycling means using inferior products.
(b) Recycling means losing more money to better technology.
(c) Recycling means eating old food.
(d) Recycling means using the materials in a way they were not intended.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement is the best explanation for why sports shoes are produced outside the U.S.?

2. Why are pesticides and herbicides commonly used on crops?

3. In what way are chemicals not harmful to human health?

4. What words best describe the environment that Michael grows up in?

5. What is the difficulty with recycling heavily inked pages?

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