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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Why Being Less Bad is No Good.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which chemical is forbidden to use in the United States in rubber products?
(a) Benzene.
(b) Lithium.
(c) Nitrogen.
(d) Petroleum.

2. What product do the authors use as an example of designing for specific instead of general use?
(a) Soap.
(b) Airplanes.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Cars.

3. Which words best describe how people view nature during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Dangerous and brutish.
(b) Delicate and vulnerable.
(c) Predictable and harmless.
(d) Serene and simple.

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

5. Which product is NOT considered dangerous in the environment?
(a) A computer.
(b) Printer toner.
(c) Coffee grounds.
(d) A chair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the prediction of Thomas Malthus in the 1800s?

3. What statement best describes how the authors feel about consumerism?

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

5. What is an alternative solution to using International Style for home design?

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