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

2. In this section what do the authors wish to encourage?
(a) Efficiency.
(b) Simplicity.
(c) Diversity.
(d) Evolution.

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

4. What does manufacturing need to be based on?
(a) Using cheaper petroleum products.
(b) Ocean water and recycling systems.
(c) Local water flow and energy sources.
(d) Energy from larger power plants.

5. How can leather be safely tanned?
(a) With UV light tanners.
(b) With plastic resins.
(c) With wind-dry technology.
(d) With vegetable tanners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do conventional plastic shoes emit every time you walk or run?

2. What do the authors suggest as an example of a good sewage treatment plan?

3. Which of the following materials is NOT considered a good insulator against climate?

4. Which of the following statements best describes natural systems?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain how sewage systems can be improved.

3. Explain and give an example of what the authors mean by products that are "monstrous hybrids".

4. Describe how Egyptian civilization traditionally uses nutrient flows and explain how this has changed in recent times.

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

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

7. Describe the furniture factory that the authors design for Herman Miller.

8. 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?

9. What is the problem with current product packaging?

10. Give two examples of local cooling power.

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