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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event does Burris find listed on a bulletin board?
(a) A talent show.
(b) An auction.
(c) A dance.
(d) A performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor.

2. According to Frazier's explanation, how is the system managed to prevent members from favoring professional work over manual labor?
(a) Members are trained for different professions and rotate through them in turn.
(b) Once there are enough members for each profession, others must choose different types of work.
(c) Frazier instructs members regarding how many professionals are needed.
(d) Administrators determine how many people are needed in each profession, and the potential applicants decide among themselves who will be selected.

3. Why does Mrs. Meyerson leave the group during their first visit?
(a) To get away from Frazier.
(b) She does not like one of the visiting group.
(c) To attend a special function for her daughter.
(d) To report for work.

4. 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 that making lesiure time available to members will lead to a flourishing of artistic work.
(b) They believe gifted persons should be allowed to focus on artistic work only.
(c) They believe art is needed for mental exercise.
(d) They believe children should be introduced to art early in life.

5. What is ironic about Frazier's stated opposition to political action?
(a) He uses the same methods that are used in the wider political system.
(b) He is involved in political action himself.
(c) He has forgotten how he came to be the leader of Walden Two.
(d) Although he says nothing can be achieved through it, his description of Walden Two's political activity shows otherwise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the passageway where the visitors have their tea on their first day at Walden Two?

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?

3. What do the visitors learn about Walden Two's method of keeping babies healthy?

4. Who is the first member of Walden Two that Frazier allows the group to meet?

5. When questioned by Burris about young people leaving Walden Two, how does Frazier respond?

(see the answer key)

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