1. What is the authors' point for why import laws need to be changed?
(a) Because they are hurting the economy.
(b) Because they permit the import of goods whose manufacturing process is environmentally unsound.
(c) Because they over-tax products that are made from animals.
(d) Because they allow the import of goods that are of very low quality but a lower price than American products.

2. What toxic chemical is included in the production of plastic water bottles?
(a) Sodium.
(b) Neon.
(c) Antimony.
(d) Carbon.

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

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

5. The Industrial Revolution functions on the idea of brute force. What is meant by this phrase as used by the authors?
(a) Develop the product so that it is consumed by environmental forces.
(b) Weaken the product so that it is safer for consumers.
(c) Force the product to work under specific circumstances only.
(d) Add more strength to the product so that it works under any circumstance despite the consequences.