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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 is Bill's occupation?
(a) Architect.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Chemist.
(d) Biologist.

2. When can PVC, a commonly used plastic in children's playground equipment, be toxic?
(a) When frequently touched or rubbed on the skin.
(b) When heated to high temperatures.
(c) When consumed.
(d) When exposed to carbon dioxide.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which words best describes a material that has been downcycled?

2. What is the general definition of "sick building syndrome"?

3. What does Michael chose for a professional career?

4. What is an example of Bill and Michael's unique ideas for design?

5. What is the result of more and more efficient agriculture?

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