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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 are books problematic to recycle?
(a) Because the interior pages are impossible to remove from the cover.
(b) Because the ink is very easy to remove.
(c) Because the covers are made of different materials than the interior pages.
(d) Because they are difficult to re-bind.

2. What is the difficulty with recycling heavily inked pages?
(a) The ink is easy to remove but damages the pages in the process.
(b) The ink is very toxic if ingested.
(c) The ink is very hard to remove, even if water soluble.
(d) The ink is a common allergen.

3. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?
(a) It is sterile and expensive to use.
(b) It is hard to develop and implement.
(c) It is too organic and turns away big business.
(d) It is affordable and clean.

4. When and where do Bill and Michael meet?
(a) In 1990 at an academic convention in San Diego.
(b) In 1996 on an airplane.
(c) In 2004 at the Democratic convention.
(d) In 1992 at an Earth Summit meeting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the goal of Germany's Green Party?

2. Why is goat hair a good material for the Bedouin tents?

3. What is the authors' point in opening the introduction by discussing common household products?

4. What is eco-efficiency?

5. Why are pesticides and herbicides commonly used on crops?

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