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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Waste Equals Food.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which word best describes the cherry tree model for industrial design?
(a) Cheap.
(b) Nurturing.
(c) Efficient.
(d) Practical.

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

3. What is critically important to agriculture in Egypt?
(a) The flooding of the Nile river valley.
(b) Temperature fluctuations in valley regions.
(c) Importing fertilizers.
(d) Sufficient rain and humidity.

4. What do the authors design for Herman Miller?
(a) A furniture factory.
(b) Athletic shoes.
(c) Suburban shopping mall.
(d) Downtown lofts.

5. All of the following are examples of crude products as defined by the author, except...
(a) Fresh produce.
(b) Polyester fabric.
(c) Gasoline.
(d) Plastic water bottles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill finally realize about design?

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

3. How have companies responded to the concerns of the public over the decades?

4. Why would designers create products that wear out in a certain amount of time?

5. What do the authors mean by a throwaway society?

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