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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ecological chemistry?
(a) The development or use of chemicals that are safe for the environment.
(b) The study of toxic chemicals produced by animals.
(c) The exploitation of natural chemicals in manufacturing.
(d) The use of chemicals that are dangerous to humans but good for the environment.

2. What typically happens when materials are downcycled?
(a) Materials are mixed with other materials to produce a product of lesser quality.
(b) Materials are recycled in a more energy-efficient process.
(c) Materials are resold at a discount to consumers.
(d) Materials are reconstructed to be of better quality.

3. In what way are chemicals not harmful to human health?
(a) They can be cancer-causing.
(b) They can be developed to have a positive environmental effect.
(c) They can weaken the immune system.
(d) They can change our genetic structure.

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

5. What is a monoculture?
(a) A crop that is superior to other crops.
(b) A single crop grown year after year in the area.
(c) A crop that is more environmentally friendly than other crops.
(d) Multiple crops grown in a single area.

6. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Cradle to cradle.
(b) Grave to grave.
(c) Grave to cradle.
(d) Cradle to grave.

7. Approximately how many chemicals have been studied for their health effects?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 200.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 30,000.

8. Which statement best describes the general goal of the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Increase production to decrease numbers of workers.
(b) Increase prices so there is less demand for products.
(c) Produce more products to make more money.
(d) Produce higher quality products.

9. Why is eco-efficiency not possible as stated by the author?
(a) It is impossible to use materials in a resourceful way and make products consumers want.
(b) It is not possible to create an industry that makes money off the environment.
(c) It is impossible to design a product that is 100 percent beneficial to the environment.
(d) It is not possible to meet the demands of commerce and use less resources and create less toxic materials at the same time.

10. What is an example of Bill and Michael's unique ideas for design?
(a) A chair made entirely of wood products.
(b) A computer that runs on refillable corn oil fuel.
(c) A biodegradable soda bottle with a seed implanted in it.
(d) A miniature solar panel that can power an entire house.

11. Why does Michael tether himself to the smoke stacks at Ciba-Geigy?
(a) To compete his experiment on the effects of toxic waste on the human body.
(b) To blame consumers for the large amount of toxins in the environment.
(c) To protest the fur industry and the use of chemicals on animals.
(d) To bring attention to a chemical spill caused by the company, Ciba-Geigy.

12. What are some unique properties of ink used in printing this book?
(a) The ink is made in the U.S.
(b) The ink is made with new color technology.
(c) The ink itself is recyclable.
(d) The ink itself is nontoxic and easy to wash off with nontoxic chemicals.

13. What is the main goal of industry?
(a) Reduce consumer spending and make more eco-efficient products.
(b) Increase profit and reduce production costs.
(c) Create materials that use exclusively natural resources.
(d) Design efficient products that are expensive.

14. What does Bill finally realize about design?
(a) That it is a poor business if you want to make money.
(b) That it is more than trying to overcome bad things.
(c) That it is an impossible task.
(d) That it is the wrong career for him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is eco-efficiency?

2. Which of the following is not a goal of eco-efficiency?

3. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?

4. What is the goal of Bill and Michael's new company?

5. Why is the Titanic a good metaphor for the industrial age?

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