1. What is the general definition of "sick building syndrome"?
(a) A condition where the heart cannot function properly because of a high level of emotional stress.
(b) A disease characterized by high fever.
(c) A wide range of immunologic responses to the environment like asthma and allergies.
(d) A syndrome that causes dizziness when indoors every day.

2. What is an example of Bill and Michael's unique ideas for design?
(a) A miniature solar panel that can power an entire house.
(b) A biodegradable soda bottle with a seed implanted in it.
(c) A computer that runs on refillable corn oil fuel.
(d) A chair made entirely of wood products.

3. What do the authors claim is the key problem in recycling products?
(a) The energy spent in recycling is always decreasing.
(b) More people prefer new products to recycled ones.
(c) The chemicals used in recycling are consumer-friendly.
(d) More chemicals and energy must be used in recycling products than in creating new ones.

4. Why would designers create products that wear out in a certain amount of time?
(a) So that they did not have to close factories.
(b) So that landfills did not get too full.
(c) So that factories never had to change products.
(d) So that consumers would have to continue to purchase new products.

5. Why is the Titanic a good metaphor for the industrial age?
(a) The Titanic is as big and successful as the industrial age.
(b) Both the Titanic and the industrial age are symbols of strength.
(c) The Titanic is as productive and efficient as the industrial age.
(d) Both the Titanic and the industrial age appear to be a promising endeavor but are doomed to fail in the end.