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

2. What do the authors claim is the key problem in recycling products?
(a) More people prefer new products to recycled ones.
(b) The energy spent in recycling is always decreasing.
(c) The chemicals used in recycling are consumer-friendly.
(d) More chemicals and energy must be used in recycling products than in creating new ones.

3. What is an alternative solution to using International Style for home design?
(a) Design using old materials that can be recycled.
(b) Design using local resources and products.
(c) Design using new materials and resources.
(d) Design using newer technology for design.

4. Why is the Titanic a good metaphor for the industrial age?
(a) Both the Titanic and the industrial age are symbols of strength.
(b) The Titanic is as productive and efficient as the industrial age.
(c) The Titanic is as big and successful as the industrial age.
(d) Both the Titanic and the industrial age appear to be a promising endeavor but are doomed to fail in the end.

5. Approximately how many chemicals have been studied for their health effects?
(a) 5,000.
(b) 30,000.
(c) 200.
(d) 1,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. How must ink be removed from paper in order to recycle the paper?

2. Which phrase describes the authors' view on efficiency?

3. What is Silent Spring to educate the public about specifically?

4. What are the Romantic writers inspired by?

5. Why does Michael tether himself to the smoke stacks at Ciba-Geigy?

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