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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 happens to agriculture in the Americas?
(a) It creates a system to replenish the soil.
(b) It becomes a system modeled after early nomads.
(c) It creates new ways to nurture crops.
(d) It becomes an unsustainable design.

2. All of the following are things a well-designed roof should provide, except:
(a) Conservation of water.
(b) A waste bin for toxic chemicals.
(c) Energy.
(d) Shelter for the house.

3. Which product is an example of a monstrous hybrid, as the authors describe it?
(a) Hardcover books.
(b) Wood tables and chairs.
(c) Plastic Tupperware.
(d) Running shoes.

4. How does the cherry tree contribute positively to its environment?
(a) It provides shaded areas that reduce air conditioning costs.
(b) It provides a good source of paper pulp.
(c) It provides industry with many of the chemicals necessary for paper production.
(d) It provides fruit and cleans both the water and air.

5. The authors envision all of the following about a building modeled after the cherry tree, except:
(a) Energy efficient insulation.
(b) Native grasses on the roof.
(c) Windows that provide beautiful views.
(d) Low ceilings to accommodate for more floors to the building.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would NOT be a characteristic of a building inspired by the cherry tree?

2. Which statement below would be a good title for this section of the book?

3. Which of the following is an example of people trying to live with nature as it is today?

4. What is inspiring about cherry trees to the authors?

5. In the authors' opinion, what should factories do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the idea of "devolution."

2. Explain how sewage systems can be improved.

3. Describe what modern design and architecture does to the landscape.

4. Describe how the design of detergents and soaps can be improved for consumer use, the environment, and business.

5. How are the materials used to make the book Cradle to Cradle different than a typical bookstore book?

6. Explain why the authors find the cherry tree an inspiration for new industrial designs.

7. Describe the qualities a building would provide if its design were based on a cherry tree. For example, would it be dark or light inside, warm or cold, etc?

8. Give two examples of local cooling power.

9. Describe how most roofing materials are poor designs.

10. Which is more cost effective, large scale power or small scale power? Explain.

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