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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has been the result of more and more efficient factories?
(a) More pleasant work environments for factory workers.
(b) More contamination in local areas.
(c) Better product designs.
(d) More production of recyclable products.

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

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 affordable and clean.
(d) It is too organic and turns away big business.

4. All of the following are things a well-designed roof should provide, except:
(a) Conservation of water.
(b) A waste bin for toxic chemicals.
(c) Shelter for the house.
(d) Energy.

5. What is problematic about the attitude of design and production during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) All material is eventually wasted.
(b) Materials are recyclable.
(c) Production is too expensive to make good money.
(d) Landfills are too full to be used.

Short Answer Questions

1. Approximately how many chemicals have been studied for their health effects?

2. Which of the following is an example of how the natural world replenishes itself?

3. How did Henry Ford upcycle his shipping boxes?

4. What is the general definition of "sick building syndrome"?

5. What do the authors design for Herman Miller?

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