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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The authors claim that too much efficiency can result in what?
(a) Quality products.
(b) Energy loss.
(c) Profits.
(d) Danger.

3. Which products are the best examples of the brute force mentality?
(a) Petrochemicals and coal.
(b) Children's toys.
(c) Pet foods.
(d) Cookware.

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

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

6. How does the Exxon Valdez oil spill result in an economic advantage to some companies?
(a) Local citizen groups raise money by helping with the clean up.
(b) Chemical companies decrease sales in cleaning products.
(c) Companies that are associated with the cleanup process increase profits.
(d) Companies that invest in Exxon Valdez increase profits.

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

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

9. What does Bill find inspiring about the environment that he grows up in?
(a) He learns from many famous mathematicians.
(b) Everywhere there are many beautiful and well-designed items.
(c) The environment is dirty and polluted.
(d) He eats many recyclable foods.

10. 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 too organic and turns away big business.
(c) It is hard to develop and implement.
(d) It is affordable and clean.

11. What does Michael chose for a professional career?
(a) Horticulture.
(b) Social work.
(c) Literature.
(d) Chemistry.

12. Which statement is the best explanation for why sports shoes are produced outside the U.S.?
(a) Countries outside the U.S. have a higher demand for sports shoes.
(b) There are no regulations on quality production.
(c) There is less regulation on toxic fumes in the countries where they are produced.
(d) Countries outside the U.S. have better technology to produce sportswear.

13. How have companies responded to the concerns of the public over the decades?
(a) They have ignored public opinion.
(b) They have tried to improve their production for less toxicity and better use of materials
(c) They have increased the toxicity chemicals used in production.
(d) They have given more control to governments.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of more and more efficient agriculture?

2. Who writes Silent Spring?

3. What toxic chemical is included in the production of plastic water bottles?

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

5. What is one problem with recycled paper?

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