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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What toxic chemical is included in the production of plastic water bottles?
(a) Sodium.
(b) Neon.
(c) Carbon.
(d) Antimony.

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

3. 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 permit the import of goods whose manufacturing process is environmentally unsound.
(d) Because they over-tax products that are made from animals.

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?
(a) The effects of mass production on the environment are not considered.
(b) Factories consume an enormous amount of our natural resources.
(c) Early industrialists do not consider the effects on human health.
(d) Automobiles are built individually by hand.

5. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?
(a) It is hard to develop and implement.
(b) It is affordable and clean.
(c) It is sterile and expensive to use.
(d) It is too organic and turns away big business.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are pesticides and herbicides commonly used on crops?

2. Why is eco-efficiency not possible as stated by the author?

3. Which words best describes a material that has been downcycled?

4. What is Bill's occupation?

5. What is an example of Bill and Michael's unique ideas for design?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the authors use soap as an example of designing products for "worst-case" scenarios.

2. Name two common household objects and their hidden health effects because of the chemicals they contain.

3. Explain the focus and attitude of the Industrial Revolution.

4. Describe the idea of eco-efficiency and how it proposes to solve the industry, consumer, and environment problems.

5. Describe the vision that both Bill and Michael have for the future of the environment.

6. Describe the arguments against the Industrial Revolution throughout its history.

7. Describe why the authors warn against too much efficiency in design.

8. What challenges does Michael face while working for the Environmental Protection Agency?

9. Explain what the authors mean by "brute force."

10. Describe the negative consequences the Industrial Revolution has on the environment and human health.

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