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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 system does the person that Weston meets tell him about?

2. How are the streets of the minicity recognizable?

3. What kind of plastics are made at low cost with short lifespans in Ecotopia?

4. What dropped below the death rate in Ecotopia, stabilizing the population?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the convenience of transportation in Alviso.

2. Describe art in Ecotopia and its practice or expression.

3. Describe Weston's meeting with the Ecotopian counter-intelligence unit.

4. Describe the bird suit that Weston likes and buys.

5. Describe the solid state food system of Ecotopia.

6. Describe the Ecotopian education system.

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

8. Describe home energy systems in Ecotopia.

9. Describe Weston and Marissa's interactions after they visit the extrusion factory and discuss their feelings.

10. Describe the Ecotopian research into biology and botany.

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

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 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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