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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 are some unique properties of ink used in printing this book?
(a) The ink is made in the U.S.
(b) The ink itself is nontoxic and easy to wash off with nontoxic chemicals.
(c) The ink is made with new color technology.
(d) The ink itself is recyclable.

2. What words best describe the environment that Michael grows up in?
(a) Scientific.
(b) Communist.
(c) Violent.
(d) Philosophical.

3. Why would designers create products that wear out in a certain amount of time?
(a) So that they did not have to close factories.
(b) So that landfills did not get too full.
(c) So that factories never had to change products.
(d) So that consumers would have to continue to purchase new products.

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

5. Who should be responsible for creating products that support the Earth?
(a) NASA.
(b) Government.
(c) Citizens.
(d) Designers and manufacturers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?

2. Which statement is NOT an example of recycling as we know it?

3. What does Michael chose for a professional career?

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

5. Why are books problematic to recycle?

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