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

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

3. Where does Bill go to study?
(a) Harvard.
(b) New York.
(c) Jordan.
(d) Israel.

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

5. Which phrase describes the authors' view on efficiency?
(a) That it focuses on "less bad" designs.
(b) That it focuses on positive designs.
(c) That it contributes to natural systems.
(d) That it creates worker equity.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Industrial Revolution functions on the idea of brute force. What is meant by this phrase as used by the authors?

2. What is the result of more and more efficient agriculture?

3. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?

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

5. Which products are the best examples of the brute force mentality?

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