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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. What phrase do the authors use to describe the attitude during the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Grave to cradle.
(b) Cradle to cradle.
(c) Grave to grave.
(d) Cradle to grave.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?
(a) The effects of mass production on the environment are not considered.
(b) Automobiles are built individually by hand.
(c) Factories consume an enormous amount of our natural resources.
(d) Early industrialists do not consider the effects on human health.

3. What does Bill find inspiring about the environment that he grows up in?
(a) He learns from many famous mathematicians.
(b) He eats many recyclable foods.
(c) Everywhere there are many beautiful and well-designed items.
(d) The environment is dirty and polluted.

4. What statement best describes how the authors feel about consumerism?
(a) It is the fault of an education system that does not teach good consumerism.
(b) It is not completely the consumer's fault for the mass production of environmentally dangerous products.
(c) We can blame uneducated consumers for the state of the environment.
(d) We can blame our children for our own consumerism.

5. What do the authors claim is flawed about architecture made with the International Style?
(a) It is sterile and expensive to use.
(b) It is too organic and turns away big business.
(c) It is hard to develop and implement.
(d) It is affordable and clean.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which words best describe how people view nature during the Industrial Revolution?

3. Approximately how many chemicals are in use by industry today?

4. What is a potential problem associated with pesticide and herbicide use?

5. How does the Exxon Valdez oil spill result in an economic advantage to some companies?

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