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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 "The Human Price".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the fire any not destroy, even though the US government made claims that it did?
(a) Buildings
(b) Money
(c) Trees
(d) Crops

2. Toxic substances work to stop the body's natural functions; some of them may cause __________ to begin growing.
(a) Cancer cells
(b) Poisonous reactions
(c) Resistance
(d) Arms

3. The liver can become damaged by the poisons it filters, causing it to become ___________ effective.
(a) Less
(b) More
(c) Much more
(d) Generally

4. Humans hold a narrow view of _________, using them when they are immediately useful only.
(a) Pests
(b) Animals
(c) Trees
(d) Plants

5. What is the most important earth-dwelling creature, according to Carson?
(a) Mole
(b) Earthworm
(c) Millipede
(d) Mouse

Short Answer Questions

1. The town Carson describes _________ actually exist.

2. Large areas of Michigan were sprayed in 1959 in order to try to control what insect?

3. Due to pollution in its environment, this kind of bird has suffered from extensive population reduction and sterility issues.

4. The Earth itself is ________ only as long as the creatures within it are.

5. _______________ has been largely controlled through improved living conditions and sanitation.

(see the answer key)

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