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

2. Which words best describe the focus of production in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Quick and cheap.
(b) Slow and careful.
(c) Expensive and technical.
(d) Laborious and costly.

3. What is problematic about the attitude of design and production during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) All material is eventually wasted.
(b) Production is too expensive to make good money.
(c) Materials are recyclable.
(d) Landfills are too full to be used.

4. What is the general definition of "sick building syndrome"?
(a) A syndrome that causes dizziness when indoors every day.
(b) A wide range of immunologic responses to the environment like asthma and allergies.
(c) A disease characterized by high fever.
(d) A condition where the heart cannot function properly because of a high level of emotional stress.

5. All of the following are examples of crude products as defined by the author, except...
(a) Plastic water bottles.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Polyester fabric.
(d) Fresh produce.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Bill grow up?

4. When can PVC, a commonly used plastic in children's playground equipment, be toxic?

5. How do products with toxic materials end up getting sold to consumers in the United States?

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