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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Apart from artwork in the gallery, what other type of artistic activity is referred to in the first part of the visitors' tour of Walden Two?
(a) Literature.
(b) Drama.
(c) Musical performances.
(d) Dances.

2. How does Frazier respond to Castle's expression of horror at the practices with the children?
(a) He says the children are admired everywhere because of their behavior.
(b) He says these are controlled frustrations for good ends, unlike the ones children normally face.
(c) He says he believes in the methods because they worked in his own childhood.
(d) He says the practices help the children control their behavior.

3. Why does Frazier point this out to the visitors?
(a) It demonstrates the productivity of the sheep.
(b) It demonstrates the benefits of early marriage.
(c) It demonstrates the ability to control young children.
(d) It illustrates the ability of the community to control specific behaviors that suit the community's needs.

4. Why are all members of Walden Two required to do physical labor?
(a) To prevent obesity and health problems.
(b) To keep them fit.
(c) To contribute to health and well-being while keeping in touch with workers.
(d) To maintain good relations with workers.

5. 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 places too much power in the hands of one person.
(d) It has no mechanism for participation of workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their first discussion, what does Burris decide to do after the men have spoken about Frazier?

2. In the discussion about socializing children to develop ethics, what is the first lesson that Frazier describes?

3. Which of the following terms best describes some of the weaknesses that Frazier attributes to the traditional educational system?

4. What is the most advanced exercise for children to learn ethics?

5. After Burris selects what he wants to do from the bulletin board, what do Mary and Steve decide to do instead?

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