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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. What does Weston think the American sports enthusiast will feel about Ecotopian sports?

2. How do most Ecotopians get around?

3. What is abundant in the water in the bay of the minicity?

4. What kind of streets does the minicity have that Weston visits?

5. Who does the nationwide educational program of Ecotopia target?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Ecotopian research into biology and botany.

2. Describe Weston and Marissa's interactions after they visit the extrusion factory and discuss their feelings.

3. What is the difference between Ecotopian and American plastics?

4. Describe the bird suit that Weston likes and buys.

5. Describe William Weston at the beginning of the novel.

6. Describe Ecotopian war games.

7. Describe Weston's travel to Ecotopia.

8. Describe taxation in Ecotopia.

9. What is surprising about the knowledge of a six-year-old child that Weston meets, and what does this say about the Ecotopian education system?

10. Describe what Weston learns from talking to the Assistant Minister.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ecotopia is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve: visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic, and kinesthetic imagery. The author uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this Utopian novel.

Essay Topic 2

Ecotopia is a classic Utopian novel. What does that classification entail? Why does this novel fit into this category? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Sexuality is a recurring theme in Ecotopia. How do Weston's sexual mores change from the beginning of the novel to its end? In what ways has he expanded his awareness and beliefs? Is sexuality always connected to love for Weston? How do his feelings for Marissa develop and change, and how does his relationship with her contrast with that of other women that he has had a sexual relationship with? Describe.

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