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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Question of Design.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how many chemicals are in use by industry today?
(a) 500.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 80,000.

2. What is an alternative solution to using International Style for home design?
(a) Design using newer technology for design.
(b) Design using local resources and products.
(c) Design using old materials that can be recycled.
(d) Design using new materials and resources.

3. What toxic chemical is included in the production of plastic water bottles?
(a) Neon.
(b) Sodium.
(c) Antimony.
(d) Carbon.

4. What is a positive change that occurs during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Families left their rural farms.
(b) Increased use of natural resources.
(c) Workers' wages increase.
(d) Increased pollution.

5. Approximately how many chemicals have been studied for their health effects?
(a) 200.
(b) 5,000.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 30,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word do the authors use as a realistic alternative to the word "recycling"?

2. Why does Michael tether himself to the smoke stacks at Ciba-Geigy?

3. What is the authors' point in opening the introduction by discussing common household products?

4. When and where do Bill and Michael meet?

5. Why is goat hair a good material for the Bedouin tents?

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