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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Putting Eco-Effectiveness into Practice.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What health problems can be caused by high levels of contaminants in a normal household?
(a) Asthma and allergies.
(b) Liver and brain cancer.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Stroke.

3. Why are the results of contamination so permanent on the planet?
(a) Because animals do not like to eat our waste.
(b) Because materials are difficult to recycle.
(c) Because many chemicals are biodegradable.
(d) Because nothing can leave the planet except energy.

4. Which statement is NOT an example of recycling as we know it?
(a) Converting old books to new printer paper.
(b) Making new backpacks out of old milk cartons.
(c) Collecting rain water for household use.
(d) Melting old soda bottles to make new carpet.

5. Which statement below would be a good title for this section of the book?
(a) How to employ happy workers.
(b) How to make successful designs for the Earth and its people.
(c) How to use the environment for the benefit of business.
(d) How to make more efficient energy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is there a positive example of a sewage treatment facility?

2. What do conventional plastic shoes emit every time you walk or run?

3. What does Bill finally realize about design?

4. The authors claim that too much efficiency can result in what?

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

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