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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 realize that Ecotopians love?

2. Who does Weston meet on the train?

3. What are some skills that the children learn in school in Ecotopia?

4. How long does it take, on average, to reach any destination off the train terminal in the minicity?

5. What happened to the large farms and hospitals in Ecotopia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the conclusion of the book from the editor Max' point of view.

2. Describe the Ecotopian method of mature tree cutting and Weston's observations.

3. What happens to Weston when he sees himself in his old clothes?

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

5. Describe health insurance in Ecotopia.

6. Describe the Ecotopian legal system.

7. Describe what Weston learns at the extrusion factory.

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

9. Describe the Ecotopian solar energy system.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Weston. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Politics are also referred to in the book. Callenbach refers to the politics of Ecotopians compared to that of Americans. Discuss the use of politics in the novel. Do you think politics are an important part of the book? Explain. How else could Callenbach incorporate politics into the book? Also examine the use of politics in relationships.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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