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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 are the Romantic writers inspired by?
(a) Alchemy.
(b) Government.
(c) Nature.
(d) Citizens.
2. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?
(a) It is affordable and clean.
(b) It is hard to develop and implement.
(c) It is too organic and turns away big business.
(d) It is sterile and expensive to use.
3. Which word describes how industry views efficiency?
(a) Cumbersome.
(b) Losses.
(c) Profits.
(d) Equity.
4. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?
(a) Causes a decrease in natural soil fertility.
(b) Eliminates the natural genetic diversity within a crop.
(c) Many chemicals are used to control crops.
(d) Easier to grow and ship crops.
5. What material is this book made out of?
(a) Recycled paper.
(b) An easily recycled polymer.
(c) A non-toxic styrofoam.
(d) Recycled plastic bags.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which words best describe the focus of production in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
2. What do the authors mean by designing products for worst-case scenarios?
3. What is the main goal of industry?
4. What is the difficulty with recycling heavily inked pages?
5. What word do the authors use as a realistic alternative to the word "recycling"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the focus and attitude of the Industrial Revolution.
2. Name two common household objects and their hidden health effects because of the chemicals they contain.
3. Describe the negative consequences the Industrial Revolution has on the environment and human health.
4. Describe the idea of eco-efficiency and how it proposes to solve the industry, consumer, and environment problems.
5. Describe the arguments against the Industrial Revolution throughout its history.
6. Explain how recycling is problematic and a poor solution to positive design.
7. Describe how the authors use soap as an example of designing products for "worst-case" scenarios.
8. Describe how Michael ends up working for the German Environmental Protection Agency.
9. What do both Bill and Michael conclude about trying to improve products and industry?
10. List three examples of how a focus on efficiency in design can have negative consequences.
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