1. The word "ubiquitous" (Line 3, Paragraph 3) most probably means ____.

1. omnipresent
2. popular
3. common
4. usual

2. Which one of the following statements is TRUE of the local law passed by San Francisco's board of governors?

1. This law forbade the use of B. P. A. in food containers for children.
2. This law was not enforced because of an industry lawsuit that was against the use of B. P. A.
3. This law was revised to allow B. P. A. be used in children's products.
4. This law went into effect before B. P. A. was removed.

3. According to Tom Cummins, which one of the following is NOT true of B. P. A.?

1. B. P. A. is rarely tested and scrutinized so intensely.
2. The testing and scrutiny done to the other chemical are no comparison with that to B. P. A.
3. That Polycarbonate bottles containing B. P. A. are not dangerous to humans is supported by multiple evidence.
4. Polycarbonate bottles containing B. P. A. can be used safely by humans.

4. From the separate expert panel report it can be inferred that ____.

1. B. P. A. has no effect on reproduction
2. B. P. A. has trifling impact on children and pregnant women
3. B. P. A. has trifling impact on adult reproductive systems
4. B. P. A. has great effect on reproduction

5. The author's attitude to the use of Nalgene bottles is ____.

1. negative
2. positive
3. biased
4. unclear

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