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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is often extended intentionally to workers in Ecotopia?

2. What training do Ecotopian health care professionals share with that of Americans?

3. Who sometimes removes professors from college?

4. While one kind of print lasts indefinitely, what is the other kind of print employed in Ecotopia?

5. What is unusual about many Ecotopian homes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare "Ecotopia" with another of Callenbach's other books in the series. Which is, in your opinion, better? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the Ecotopian approach to sports. What do you think of the war games? Are they ritualistic? How are they similar (or not) to American team sports? What do you find appealing or not about their sports? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

In Ecotopia, crime is handled and treated very differently. For example, marijuana is legalized while theft can receive a heavy sentence. How does this compare with the American legal system? Do you find the Ecotopian legal system appealing? What do you think of their prison system? Is it effective? Is this fair? Why or why not? Discuss.

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