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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Weston feel about Ecotopian way of life as a whole?

2. What is surprising about the childrens' groups at the school in the way they interact?

3. What does the government use several channels of television for in Ecotopia?

4. What practice do most health professionals in Ecotopia have as part of their training that is not similar to their counterparts in America?

5. What is the clear liquid run-off that is produced from the bathrooms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare "Ecotopia" with another of Callenbach's other books in the series. Which is, in your opinion, better? Explain. What future scenarios might you want to see in upcoming books? Which characters would you like to see portrayed? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Callenbach has a very different approach to work and employment. He describes the worker in Ecotopia as a partner. Describe the worker in Ecotopia. Do you think this is realistic? What kinds of companies would such a worker-partnerships relationship be viable and in what kinds of companies would it not? What do you think of the Ecotopian view of mixing work and play and of having only a 20-hour workweek? Discuss and describe.

Essay Topic 3

In Ecotopia, Callenbach's fictional society shows a conscious selectivity about technology. What do you think of Ecotopian technology? Which aspects do you find more or less appealing? Do you find any of Callenbach's predictions strikingly accurate or appealing in any way? Discuss.

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