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

2. What is the goal of Germany's Green Party?
(a) To change the outcome of bipartisan elections.
(b) To create a government that is pointed towards industry.
(c) To make decisions and policies that are environmentally friendly.
(d) To make Germany a world super power.

3. What health problems can be caused by high levels of contaminants in a normal household?
(a) Liver and brain cancer.
(b) Asthma and allergies.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Stroke.

4. All of the following are problems presented by monoculture crops, except which statement?
(a) Causes a decrease in natural soil fertility.
(b) Easier to grow and ship crops.
(c) Eliminates the natural genetic diversity within a crop.
(d) Many chemicals are used to control crops.

5. What is ecological chemistry?
(a) The exploitation of natural chemicals in manufacturing.
(b) The study of toxic chemicals produced by animals.
(c) The use of chemicals that are dangerous to humans but good for the environment.
(d) The development or use of chemicals that are safe for the environment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Industrial Revolution?

2. What material is this book made out of?

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

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

5. How do products with toxic materials end up getting sold to consumers in the United States?

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