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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is small and rustic, but has good staff in Ecotopia?

2. How big are Ecotopian prisons in general?

3. What is the kind of factory that Weston tours that produces plastic?

4. What is different about television stations in Ecotopia?

5. How do the children arrive at the school that Weston visits in the minicity?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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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