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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is a good alternative to printing a typical book?

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

3. Why are the results of contamination so permanent on the planet?

4. What threatens the soil the most?

5. The authors present the cherry tree as a good model of what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Explain how ants are a model for positive design that contributes to the environment.

3. How does the cherry tree model for industrial design differ from the current model of industrial design?

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

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

6. Describe what the authors suggest we do with products that produce toxic chemicals when they are recycled.

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

8. What is the problem with current product packaging?

9. Explain the idea of "devolution."

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a three-part essay to describe the effects the Industrial Revolution has had on the planet and society.

Part 1. Describe the landscape the Industrial Revolution has created in our cities and in agriculture.

Part 2. Explain how the Industrial Revolution has affected the environment and other living organisms.

Part 3. Describe the positive and negative changes that the Industrial Revolution has brought upon society.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the ideas of "less-bad" design and "completely positive" design. How does each idea affect the environment, industry, and consumers? What is the philosophy behind each design idea? What is the goal of each idea? What materials should be involved in the designs for each idea?

Essay Topic 3

Write a three-part essay to summarize the experience and early inspiration for each of the authors.

Part 1. Describe the childhood and education of each author.

Part 2. Explain the significant event in each author's early career that became his inspiration to create positive designs.

Part 3. Describe how the authors meet their goals in creating their new company.

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