Looking Backward: 2000-1887 Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Looking Backward: 2000-1887 Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Edith mean when she says she will show Julian some of his old friends?

2. What are an individual's possessions limited to in 2000?

3. Who provides the education and training for the transition to the new way of society and business?

4. What is the last thing the narrator remembers?

5. What do the wealthy in this society fear?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are inheritances more of a curse than a blessing in 2000?

2. What will Julian's role be in this society?

3. How does Mr. Barton's church work?

4. What is Julian's mental state on the day after he arrives in 2000?

5. What is the result of society spending less individually and more as a whole?

6. What does Dr. Leete say is the problem with the labor system of the previous century?

7. Why is the name of Dr. Leete's daughter significant?

8. The Leetes take Julian to the dining hall. Describe this experience.

9. Why is Julian nervous about going to sleep again?

10. What is Julian surprised by government rule?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Leete refers to the word "atavism." What does this word mean? How does atavism apply to society in 2000 and in 1887? How is atavism treated in society in 2000 and 1887?

Essay Topic 2

The educational system between the 19th and 20th centuries is profoundly different. Discuss the three principles of the educational system of the 20th century. How does these compare to the educational system of the 19th century? In your opinion, is the educational system of the 20th century as presented in this book practical?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one factor of society as it is discussed in 2000. Write an argument for why the ways of that factors are not practical or would not work in reality and an argument for why or how it would work.

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