Module 5 Quiz ("Waste More, Want More")

How much food does the average family of four waste in a year, according to the research?

• $1,000 worth

• $1,500 worth

• $2,000 worth

• $2,200 worth

What is the current age described in the text where hurricanes ravage cities and towns?

• The Age of Frugality

• The Age of Consumption

• The Age of Global Warming

• The Age of Technology

According to David Suzuki, what should we re-examine?

• Our economic policies

• Our deeply held notions

• Our technological advancements

• Our educational systems

What is the largest man-made structure mentioned in the text?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Eastern Great Garbage Patch

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Statue of Liberty

What is the title given to the concept of materialism refined by advertising?

• The American Dream

• The Global Market

• The Consumer Culture

• The Economic Boom

What did the author's family do with expired food from the supermarket?

• Threw it away

• Donated it to charity

• Took it home for sustenance

• Sold it at a discount

What is the author's view on the relationship between consumption and happiness?

• More consumption leads to more happiness

• Consumption has no impact on happiness

• We never ask if we are happier with more consumption

• Less consumption leads to less happiness

What is the main concern expressed about the American way of life?

• It is too expensive.

• It is causing global warming.

• It is desired by people worldwide, putting pressure on ecosystems.

• It is outdated.

What did one of the workers do when he saw the old ladies?

• Helped them

• Ignored them

• Yelled at them to stop

• Offered them a job

What is the author's tone regarding the future?

• Optimistic

• Indifferent

• Fearful

• Excited