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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. When can PVC, a commonly used plastic in children's playground equipment, be toxic?
(a) When heated to high temperatures.
(b) When exposed to carbon dioxide.
(c) When consumed.
(d) When frequently touched or rubbed on the skin.

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

3. What is the authors' point in opening the introduction by discussing common household products?
(a) Cleaning products are very dangerous in and out of the home.
(b) Commonplace objects appear safe but are very dangerous once they are waste in the environment.
(c) Commonplace objects are dangerous for children.
(d) Household objects are dangerous because they are very flammable.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the general definition of "sick building syndrome"?

3. What is a monoculture?

4. What is Bill's occupation?

5. What is Bill's final solution to creating "less bad" design?

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