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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the authors' point for why import laws need to be changed?
(a) Because they are hurting the economy.
(b) Because they allow the import of goods that are of very low quality but a lower price than American products.
(c) Because they over-tax products that are made from animals.
(d) Because they permit the import of goods whose manufacturing process is environmentally unsound.

2. What is an alternative solution to using International Style for home design?
(a) Design using old materials that can be recycled.
(b) Design using local resources and products.
(c) Design using new materials and resources.
(d) Design using newer technology for design.

3. What words best describe the environment that Michael grows up in?
(a) Scientific.
(b) Philosophical.
(c) Violent.
(d) Communist.

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

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

6. 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) More production of recyclable products.
(d) Better product designs.

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

8. What is eco-efficiency?
(a) Getting more from less.
(b) Expanding ecology and business.
(c) Giving industry control.
(d) Taking more from the environment.

9. Which words best describes a material that has been downcycled?
(a) Organic and beneficial.
(b) Quality and efficient.
(c) Intelligent and elegant.
(d) Inferior and inefficient.

10. What product do the authors use as an example of designing for specific instead of general use?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Soap.
(c) Airplanes.
(d) Cars.

11. 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 use of chemicals that are dangerous to humans but good for the environment.
(d) The exploitation of natural chemicals in manufacturing.

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

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

14. When can PVC, a commonly used plastic in children's playground equipment, be toxic?
(a) When consumed.
(b) When heated to high temperatures.
(c) When frequently touched or rubbed on the skin.
(d) When exposed to carbon dioxide.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word describes how industry views efficiency?

2. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?

3. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?

4. When and where do Bill and Michael meet?

5. What is the difficulty with recycling heavily inked pages?

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