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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How big is the minicity's population?

2. What makes people stay glued to their TV sets in Ecotopia?

3. How long do many of the hikes that the children go on last?

4. What does Weston want to learn about from the person he meets?

5. What kind of a schedule do the children have at school in Ecotopia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the incident that has Ecotopians glued to their television sets and how they respond.

2. Describe the policy of work and play in Ecotopia.

3. Describe the Ecotopian attitude towards degrees and certifications versus experience.

4. Describe the streets of Alviso.

5. Describe living accommodations in San Francisco.

6. Describe health insurance in Ecotopia.

7. Describe the three-stage program that the Ecotopians have to lower population growth.

8. Describe the Ecotopian lumber industry.

9. Describe home energy systems in Ecotopia.

10. Describe the Ecotopian research into biology and botany.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ecotopia is written primarily in the first-person point of view of Weston. Is this point of view more or less effective than telling the story from the third-persona and omniscient perspective? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

One of the main themes in the book is ethical and social responsibility. List at least four examples where the author employs this specific theme. Is the battle between making ethical choices obvious or subtle? What characters are involved in this kind of battle? Do you think the right person or group won? Does good always triumph over evil in the case of Ecotopian ethics? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Callenbach is known for paying homage to various authors and works of literature. Choose at least 3 references used in the book. Write at least 250 words on each reference. Also, add your opinion as to why Callenbach chose that particular author or reference.

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