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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, This Book is Not a Tree.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bill finally realize about design?
(a) That it is more than trying to overcome bad things.
(b) That it is an impossible task.
(c) That it is the wrong career for him.
(d) That it is a poor business if you want to make money.

2. What is the difficulty with recycling heavily inked pages?
(a) The ink is easy to remove but damages the pages in the process.
(b) The ink is a common allergen.
(c) The ink is very toxic if ingested.
(d) The ink is very hard to remove, even if water soluble.

3. Which statement is NOT an example of recycling as we know it?
(a) Making new backpacks out of old milk cartons.
(b) Melting old soda bottles to make new carpet.
(c) Collecting rain water for household use.
(d) Converting old books to new printer paper.

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

5. When and where do Bill and Michael meet?
(a) In 1990 at an academic convention in San Diego.
(b) In 2004 at the Democratic convention.
(c) In 1992 at an Earth Summit meeting.
(d) In 1996 on an airplane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill find inspiring about the environment that he grows up in?

2. Which statement is the best explanation for why sports shoes are produced outside the U.S.?

3. What material is this book made out of?

4. What is Bill's occupation?

5. What does Michael chose for a professional career?

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