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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 have the skyscrapers that Weston sees been converted into, in the city he explores?

2. What is the name of the presiding political party in Ecotopia?

3. What do the people who meet Weston ask him to do?

4. What do the hard and durable plastics replace in Ecotopia?

5. Where do most of the population of Ecotopia reside?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Weston's travel to Ecotopia.

2. Describe the Ecotopian solar energy system.

3. Describe the Ecotopian education system.

4. Describe the children's groups at the Crick School.

5. Describe the Ecotopian legal system.

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

7. Describe the city structure of Alviso.

8. Describe health insurance in Ecotopia.

9. Describe the reader's knowledge of Ecotopia when William Weston begins his journey.

10. Describe a typical day for children at the Crick School in Reliez.

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

Weston and Marissa are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist, and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Weston had a direct influence upon? What are some events that the Marissa had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger, and why?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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