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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author expand the visiting group to include these members?
(a) To present responses to Walden Two that reflect diverse perspectives.
(b) To make the visit more interesting.
(c) To satisfy the requirements of Frazier.
(d) To make the visit more economical.

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

3. How does the rearing of Walden Two children up to three-years-old compare with that of babies?
(a) Their playing and sleeping arrangements are the same.
(b) Their health care is the same.
(c) They all receive inoculations and eat only organic food.
(d) Their sleeping arrangements are the same.

4. Following the discussion of marriage and child-bearing, what view of the modern world does Frazier use to justify some of the family-oriented practices at Walden Two?
(a) The modern family is not accomplishing its purposes.
(b) It takes a whole community, not just parents, to raise children.
(c) The traditional family is an outdated concept.
(d) The family is weakening in the modern world, and the Walden Two community takes on traditional family roles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Identify the critical features that constitute "the good life", as outline by Frazier.

2. After Frazier completes his work on the last day of the visit, what does he do as he and Burris view Walden Two?

3. According to Frazier, what specific attributes does Walden Two have that will prevent its failure?

4. What part does soup play in one of the lessons that the children must learn in order to internalize ethics?

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

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