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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Respect Diversity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a goal of eco-efficiency?
(a) Increase profits.
(b) Reduce consumer spending.
(c) Use safer chemicals during material production.
(d) Reduce consumption of resources.

2. All of the following are true about a typical book except:
(a) It uses chlorine in all aspects of its production.
(b) The inks contain many toxic chemicals.
(c) It is not biodegradable.
(d) It is easily recycled.

3. How does the Menominee tribe use their forest resources?
(a) They don't collect any trees for any reason.
(b) They sell a certain number of trees to maintain the rest of the forest.
(c) They collect only the weak or sick trees, leaving the healthy trees to grow.
(d) They take only half of the trees at a time.

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

5. What material is the book itself made of?
(a) Rice paper.
(b) Recycled paper.
(c) An easily recyclable polymer, not paper.
(d) Recycled milk cartons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is meant by an "industrial re-evolution"?

2. When and where do Bill and Michael meet?

3. What do the authors claim is the key problem in recycling products?

4. What does Paul Erlich write about?

5. What technology could a roof top use to lessen energy needs?

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