Walden Two Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

B. F. Skinner
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Walden Two Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

B. F. Skinner
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 assumes that the motives and skills of the decision-makers are at the apppropriate level.
(b) It places too much power in the hands of a few persons.
(c) It has no mechanism for participation of workers.
(d) It places too much power in the hands of one person.

2. Early in their tour of Walden Two, the visitors learn that children do not eat with adults in the main dining room until a certain age. What age is this?
(a) Six years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) Ten years.

3. What aspect of Walden Two's philosophy is reflected in the gallery of pictures which Burris stops to admire on the way to their first tea?
(a) They believe children should be introduced to art early in life.
(b) They believe art is needed for mental exercise.
(c) They believe gifted persons should be allowed to focus on artistic work only.
(d) They believe that making lesiure time available to members will lead to a flourishing of artistic work.

4. How does Walden Two meet its production needs when members work a relatively short work day?
(a) Workers from the nearby farms give assistance.
(b) The lifestyle does not require more.
(c) The labor force includes adolescents and women.
(d) The size of the community permits this.

5. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the management of meals contributes to avoidance of crowds at Walden Two?
(a) Meals are taken to individual living quarters.
(b) Meals are served at different locations.
(c) Meals are served to be taken away.
(d) Meals are served throughout the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of Walden Two?

2. Why does Mrs. Meyerson leave the group during their first visit?

3. What is the philosophy of the women as described by Mrs. Meyerson after Burris makes his comment?

4. How does the kitchen staff manage the washing and clearing of dishes after dinner?

5. What is the highest level of community leadership at Walden Two?

(see the answer key)

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