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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 one problem with recycled paper?
(a) It has stains from the bleaching process.
(b) It can cause blindness if consumed in large quantities.
(c) It contains a higher level of toxins after the recycling process.
(d) It still contains the ink marks from the original paper.

2. In what way are chemicals not harmful to human health?
(a) They can be developed to have a positive environmental effect.
(b) They can change our genetic structure.
(c) They can weaken the immune system.
(d) They can be cancer-causing.

3. What does Bill find inspiring about the environment that he grows up in?
(a) The environment is dirty and polluted.
(b) He eats many recyclable foods.
(c) He learns from many famous mathematicians.
(d) Everywhere there are many beautiful and well-designed items.

4. What is the authors' point in opening the introduction by discussing common household products?
(a) Cleaning products are very dangerous in and out of the home.
(b) Commonplace objects appear safe but are very dangerous once they are waste in the environment.
(c) Household objects are dangerous because they are very flammable.
(d) Commonplace objects are dangerous for children.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What material is this book made out of?

3. What word do the authors use as a realistic alternative to the word "recycling"?

4. Approximately how many chemicals are in use by industry today?

5. What toxic chemical is included in the production of plastic water bottles?

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