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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. 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) Both the Titanic and the industrial age appear to be a promising endeavor but are doomed to fail in the end.
(d) The Titanic is as big and successful as the industrial age.

2. What word do the authors use as a realistic alternative to the word "recycling"?
(a) Toxicycle.
(b) Downcycling.
(c) Evolution.
(d) Chemcycling.

3. The authors claim that too much efficiency can result in what?
(a) Profits.
(b) Quality products.
(c) Danger.
(d) Energy loss.

4. What is the prediction of Thomas Malthus in the 1800s?
(a) The Industrial Revolution will be the solution to consumerism.
(b) The government will end the Industrial Revolution.
(c) Consumers will thrive off the Industrial Revolution.
(d) The Industrial Revolution will end in destruction.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Bill finally realize about design?

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

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

5. What words best describe the environment that Michael grows up in?

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