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

2. How must ink be removed from paper in order to recycle the paper?
(a) Paper cannot be recycled.
(b) The paper must be bleached.
(c) Inks can be removed with hot water and soap.
(d) Very expensive chemicals must be used to remove inks.

3. What is Bill's occupation?
(a) Engineer.
(b) Chemist.
(c) Biologist.
(d) Architect.

4. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?
(a) Easier to grow and ship crops.
(b) Eliminates the natural genetic diversity within a crop.
(c) Many chemicals are used to control crops.
(d) Causes a decrease in natural soil fertility.

5. Who should be responsible for creating products that support the Earth?
(a) Citizens.
(b) Designers and manufacturers.
(c) Government.
(d) NASA.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the authors' point for why import laws need to be changed?

3. What are the Romantic writers inspired by?

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe what causes "sick building syndrome" and name some of the associated health effects.

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

3. Compare the ideas of less-bad and completely positive design.

4. Explain how you could be breathing benzene fumes from your treadmill even though benzene is forbidden for use in rubber products in the United States.

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

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

7. Describe why books are traditionally difficult to recycle and how this book itself is a more positive design.

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

9. Explain one example of how recycling is really downcycling of materials.

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

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