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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Respect Diversity.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What can we do with materials that cannot be safely recycled?
(a) Recycle them, even though they release toxic chemicals.
(b) Use them for other products.
(c) Save them until we have the technology to recycle them safely.
(d) Break them down into small pieces and dispose of them properly.

4. 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 with new color technology.
(c) The ink is made in the U.S.
(d) The ink itself is recyclable.

5. What do some people make with old tires in Africa?
(a) Sandals.
(b) Traditional medicines.
(c) Plastic bottle for export.
(d) More tires.

Short Answer Questions

1. All of the following are true about a typical book except:

2. Where does Bill go to study?

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

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

5. Who writes Silent Spring?

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