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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. Where does Bill grow up?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Germany.
(c) Japan.
(d) Korea.

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

3. What do the authors claim is the key problem in recycling products?
(a) The chemicals used in recycling are consumer-friendly.
(b) More chemicals and energy must be used in recycling products than in creating new ones.
(c) More people prefer new products to recycled ones.
(d) The energy spent in recycling is always decreasing.

4. What is ecological chemistry?
(a) The development or use of chemicals that are safe for the environment.
(b) The exploitation of natural chemicals in manufacturing.
(c) The study of toxic chemicals produced by animals.
(d) The use of chemicals that are dangerous to humans but good for the environment.

5. Which statement is the best explanation for why sports shoes are produced outside the U.S.?
(a) Countries outside the U.S. have a higher demand for sports shoes.
(b) Countries outside the U.S. have better technology to produce sportswear.
(c) There are no regulations on quality production.
(d) There is less regulation on toxic fumes in the countries where they are produced.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the owner of Ciba-Geigy encourage Michael to do?

3. Which product is NOT considered dangerous in the environment?

4. Why does Michael tether himself to the smoke stacks at Ciba-Geigy?

5. What does Michael chose for a professional career?

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