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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the part of the debate when they speak about democracy, what weaknesses of this system does Frazier point out?
(a) Elections are media campaigns and a single vote doesn't really matter.
(b) Elections are a sham and politicians manipulate voters.
(c) Elections are a sham and voters know nothing about the issues.
(d) Elections are a sham and voters know nothing about the issues.

2. What is the name of the passageway where the visitors have their tea on their first day at Walden Two?
(a) Moses' Ladder.
(b) Jacob's Ladder.
(c) Peter's Ladder.
(d) The Upper Room.

3. Based on Frazier's description of the system, which of the following statements best describes a weakness in the way leaders are chosen at Walden Two?
(a) It places too much power in the hands of a few persons.
(b) It places too much power in the hands of one person.
(c) It assumes that the motives and skills of the decision-makers are at the apppropriate level.
(d) It has no mechanism for participation of workers.

4. How do the child-rearing practices affect the women of Walden Two?
(a) They can become professionals.
(b) They pine for their children.
(c) They can participate more in community life.
(d) They are freed from the necessity of being housewives.

5. On the same Sunday evening when Castle and Frazier argue about using a science of behavior to control behavior, how does Frazier justify its necessity?
(a) He says that without it there would be disorder.
(b) He says that without it, people would be controlled by less benevolent forces such as politicians and salesmen.
(c) He says that without it the world has no chance of improvement.
(d) He says leaders have always controlled the behavior of followers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the role of religion in life at Walden Two?

2. Whose ideas for a perfect society are reflected in the structure and operations of Walden Two?

3. In response to Frazier's assertions about keeping young people at Walden Two, Castle indirectly suggests that the practice is like indoctrination. What is the literary device used by the author in Castle's response?

4. How does Frazier suggest that the growth of Walden Two will affect farmers in the future?

5. Why does Frazier believe that Walden Two planners are unlikely to become dictators?

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