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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes some of the weaknesses that Frazier attributes to the traditional educational system?
(a) Bureaucratic and ineffective.
(b) Overly bureaucratic and often pointless.
(c) Bureaucratic and boring.
(d) Bureaucratic and inefficient.

2. What is the profession of Burris?
(a) Professor of Philosophy.
(b) Professor of Politics.
(c) Professor of Sociology.
(d) Professor of Psychology.

3. As the group observes some children leaving for a picnic, what answer does Castle receive when he asks about jealousy among those left behind?
(a) Frazier says children would be punished if they displayed jealousy.
(b) Frazier explains that the children do not exhibit jealousy.
(c) Frazier says the children understand that their turn will come.
(d) Frazier says Castle is imposing adult feelings on the chidlren.

4. As Frazier discusses leisure and boredom, what does he claim about the environment at Walden Two?
(a) He says the environment is ideal for bulding family relationships.
(b) He says the environment is ideal for personal growth.
(c) He says the environment is ideal for spiritual well-being.
(d) He says the environment is ideal for creating art.

5. Who is in charge of the nursery visited by the group?
(a) Mrs. Rogers.
(b) Mrs. Frazier.
(c) Mrs. Meyerson.
(d) Mrs. Nash.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the first discussion between Burris, Rogers, and Jamnik evolves, what does the reader learn about the attitude of the two younger men regarding their lives?

2. How does Frazier seek to integrate the visitors with the work system at Walden Two?

3. On their way to their first activity on the morning after they participate in entertainment, what do the visitors observe?

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

5. After observing the behavior of children left behind by those going on a picnic, how do Castle and Barbara respond to Frazier's explanations about emotional expression?

(see the answer key)

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