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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, This Book is Not a Tree.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the difficulty with recycling heavily inked pages?
(a) The ink is a common allergen.
(b) The ink is very hard to remove, even if water soluble.
(c) The ink is easy to remove but damages the pages in the process.
(d) The ink is very toxic if ingested.

3. What does Michael chose for a professional career?
(a) Social work.
(b) Literature.
(c) Chemistry.
(d) Horticulture.

4. Which statement is NOT an example of recycling as we know it?
(a) Making new backpacks out of old milk cartons.
(b) Collecting rain water for household use.
(c) Converting old books to new printer paper.
(d) Melting old soda bottles to make new carpet.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with recycling as we know it?

2. What do the authors claim is the key problem in recycling products?

3. What material is this book made out of?

4. Who should be responsible for creating products that support the Earth?

5. What is the goal of Germany's Green Party?

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