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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 material is this book made out of?
(a) An easily recycled polymer.
(b) A non-toxic styrofoam.
(c) Recycled plastic bags.
(d) Recycled paper.

2. What are some unique properties of ink used in printing this book?
(a) The ink itself is nontoxic and easy to wash off with nontoxic chemicals.
(b) The ink is made in the U.S.
(c) The ink is made with new color technology.
(d) The ink itself is recyclable.

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

4. What are the Romantic writers inspired by?
(a) Alchemy.
(b) Government.
(c) Nature.
(d) Citizens.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When and where do Bill and Michael meet?

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?

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

4. What do the authors claim is the key problem in recycling products?

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

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