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

2. What is the authors' point in opening the introduction by discussing common household products?
(a) Household objects are dangerous because they are very flammable.
(b) Commonplace objects are dangerous for children.
(c) Cleaning products are very dangerous in and out of the home.
(d) Commonplace objects appear safe but are very dangerous once they are waste in the environment.

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

4. What does Paul Erlich write about?
(a) The negative consequences of overpopulation and rampant production.
(b) The global consequences of recycling.
(c) The positive influence of industry on consumers.
(d) The possibility of government control over industry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the problem with recycling as we know it?

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

3. How does the Exxon Valdez oil spill result in an economic advantage to some companies?

4. What do the authors claim is the key problem in recycling products?

5. In what way are chemicals not harmful to human health?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain and give an example of how the Industrial Revolution intended to make more and more money.

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

3. Describe how early industrialists considered nature and the environment.

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

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

6. List three examples of how a focus on efficiency in design can have negative consequences.

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

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

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

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

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