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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) 2,000.
(b) 80,000.
(c) 10,000.
(d) 500.

2. Which statement is the best explanation for why sports shoes are produced outside the U.S.?
(a) Countries outside the U.S. have a higher demand for sports shoes.
(b) Countries outside the U.S. have better technology to produce sportswear.
(c) There are no regulations on quality production.
(d) There is less regulation on toxic fumes in the countries where they are produced.

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

4. What product do the authors use as an example of designing for specific instead of general use?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Airplanes.
(c) Soap.
(d) Cars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which statement best describes the general goal of the Industrial Revolution?

2. What is Bill's final solution to creating "less bad" design?

3. What does Bill finally realize about design?

4. When and where do Bill and Michael meet?

5. Who should be responsible for creating products that support the Earth?

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