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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 city does Weston explore at the beginning of the book?

3. What connects the skyscrapers that Weston sees in the city he explores?

4. What kinds of cars does Weston see in the city he explores?

5. What do all the plastics in Ecotopia do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Ecotopian worker's relationship to his employer and business.

2. Describe Weston's observations of marijuana and common social behavior in Ecotopia.

3. Describe the Ecotopian solar energy system.

4. Describe the Ecotopian lumber industry.

5. What is Weston forced to conclude in the last section of the book?

6. Describe the Ecotopian education system.

7. Describe the Ecotopian concept of sports.

8. Describe the Ecotopian legal system.

9. Describe Weston's interaction with the nurse, Linda.

10. Describe what Weston learns at the extrusion factory.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Ecotopian education system. What do you think of their practice of sending children off on long wilderness trips? Do you think their education system is effective? Why or why not? What do you think is missing? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Ecotopia? Cite an example to support your answer.

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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