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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. What does Bill finally realize about design?
(a) That it is an impossible task.
(b) That it is the wrong career for him.
(c) That it is more than trying to overcome bad things.
(d) That it is a poor business if you want to make money.

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

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

4. Which statement best describes the general goal of the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Increase production to decrease numbers of workers.
(b) Produce more products to make more money.
(c) Produce higher quality products.
(d) Increase prices so there is less demand for products.

5. What is a positive change that occurs during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Families left their rural farms.
(b) Workers' wages increase.
(c) Increased use of natural resources.
(d) Increased pollution.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which products are the best examples of the brute force mentality?

3. What does Bill find inspiring about the environment that he grows up in?

4. What are some unique properties of ink used in printing this book?

5. What word do the authors use as a realistic alternative to the word "recycling"?

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