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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. What does the owner of Ciba-Geigy encourage Michael to do?
(a) Get an education in manufacturing and work for Ciba-Geigy.
(b) Move to the U.S.
(c) Find a real job.
(d) Work for the Environmental Protection Agency.

2. Which products are the best examples of the brute force mentality?
(a) Cookware.
(b) Petrochemicals and coal.
(c) Pet foods.
(d) Children's toys.

3. What does Bill finally realize about design?
(a) That it is more than trying to overcome bad things.
(b) That it is an impossible task.
(c) That it is a poor business if you want to make money.
(d) That it is the wrong career for him.

4. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?
(a) It is sterile and expensive to use.
(b) It is affordable and clean.
(c) It is too organic and turns away big business.
(d) It is hard to develop and implement.

5. The Industrial Revolution functions on the idea of brute force. What is meant by this phrase as used by the authors?
(a) Weaken the product so that it is safer for consumers.
(b) Develop the product so that it is consumed by environmental forces.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how many chemicals have been studied for their health effects?

2. What do the authors mean by designing products for worst-case scenarios?

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

4. Where does Bill grow up?

5. Why are books problematic to recycle?

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