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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. How do products with toxic materials end up getting sold to consumers in the United States?
(a) Companies in the United States do not sell products with toxic chemicals.
(b) Parts of products that contain toxic materials are not removed by the government.
(c) Companies purchase products abroad, import them, and resell them in the United States.
(d) Components of products that contain toxic chemicals can be imported into the United States.

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

3. Which of the following is not a goal of eco-efficiency?
(a) Increase profits.
(b) Use safer chemicals during material production.
(c) Reduce consumption of resources.
(d) Reduce consumer spending.

4. Which is an example of a material that is downcycled?
(a) Dead organic matter.
(b) The book itself.
(c) Aluminum cans.
(d) Gold jewelry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which product is NOT considered dangerous in the environment?

2. Which words best describe the focus of production in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

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

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

5. Why is eco-efficiency not possible as stated by the author?

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