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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 is the goal of Germany's Green Party?
(a) To make decisions and policies that are environmentally friendly.
(b) To change the outcome of bipartisan elections.
(c) To create a government that is pointed towards industry.
(d) To make Germany a world super power.

2. Which product is NOT considered dangerous in the environment?
(a) Coffee grounds.
(b) A computer.
(c) Printer toner.
(d) A chair.

3. How does the Exxon Valdez oil spill result in an economic advantage to some companies?
(a) Chemical companies decrease sales in cleaning products.
(b) Companies that are associated with the cleanup process increase profits.
(c) Companies that invest in Exxon Valdez increase profits.
(d) Local citizen groups raise money by helping with the clean up.

4. What is Bill's final solution to creating "less bad" design?
(a) To recreate old designs to be "less bad."
(b) To be completely positive in creating new designs.
(c) To be positive about creating old designs.
(d) To give up architecture and design.

5. What product do the authors use as an example of designing for specific instead of general use?
(a) Soap.
(b) Cars.
(c) Airplanes.
(d) Shoes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a potential problem associated with pesticide and herbicide use?

3. What is problematic about the attitude of design and production during the Industrial Revolution?

4. What material is this book made out of?

5. What is an alternative solution to using International Style for home design?

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