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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following the discussion of marriage and child-bearing, what view of the modern world does Frazier use to justify some of the family-oriented practices at Walden Two?
(a) The family is weakening in the modern world, and the Walden Two community takes on traditional family roles.
(b) The modern family is not accomplishing its purposes.
(c) It takes a whole community, not just parents, to raise children.
(d) The traditional family is an outdated concept.

2. In the same discussion about family life, what significant difference between traditional marriage and marriage at Walden Two does Frazier explain?
(a) Based on research and experimentation, Walden Two spouses sleep in separate rooms.
(b) Based on research and experimentation, spouses live together before marriage.
(c) Based on research and experimentation, marriages are arranged by parents.
(d) Based on research and experimentation, marriages are arranged by the leaders.

3. What is the highest level of community leadership at Walden Two?
(a) The Chief of the Community, who is Frazier.
(b) The Board of Planners.
(c) The Community Action Board.
(d) The Management Board.

4. As the visitors get ready for their work assignment together, and Burris and Mary share breakfast, what develops between these two characters?
(a) They dislike each other.
(b) Burris seems too intellectual for Mary, but he seems attracted to her.
(c) They do not speak much to each other.
(d) Mary is attracted to Burris, but she is too simple for him.

5. How does the rearing of Walden Two children up to three-years-old compare with that of babies?
(a) They all receive inoculations and eat only organic food.
(b) Their sleeping arrangements are the same.
(c) Their health care is the same.
(d) Their playing and sleeping arrangements are the same.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the conversation concerning expression of emotions, what criticism does Frazier make of how the wider society socializes children?

2. Identify the critical features that constitute "the good life", as outline by Frazier.

3. As the visitors take their first walk around Walden Two, what does Frazier explain to the visitors about the buildings?

4. What is the point of view in which Walden Two is written?

5. How does Frazier respond to Castle's expression of horror at the practices with the children?

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