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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?
(a) The child is Frazier's daughter and he gives her a big hug.
(b) Frazier expresses sadness because he has no children of his own.
(c) Frazier seems proud and happy for the girl, and Burris thinks he sees a tear on Frazier's cheek.
(d) Frazier makes a touching speech.

2. Where are babies kept in the early stages of life at Walden Two?
(a) In their parents' home.
(b) In their mothers' rooms.
(c) In climate controlled cubicles with glass windows.
(d) In an intensive care unit.

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

4. How are the older children divided into grades at school?
(a) According to their test scores.
(b) According to reading ability.
(c) According to age.
(d) There are no grades.

5. What do babies sleep on in Walden Two?
(a) Foam covered wood.
(b) Wooden slats with sponges.
(c) Easily cleaned stretched plastic that provides comfort and eliminates cleaning.
(d) Cotton sheets.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of the novel, where have Rogers and Jamnik been before their visit to Burris?

3. How does the group of visitors manage the first work assignment of window-cleaning?

4. Which of the following features are included in the systems of work and leadership outlined by Frazier in his description of Walden Two?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why have Steve and Rogers come to visit Burris?

2. After a tour of the dairy, what two traditions of Walden Two do the visitors observe?

3. Are there any disadvantages to eliminating harmful emotions?

4. How does Burris convey his interest in the ideas of Steve and Rogers?

5. How does the author humanize Frazier in the description of the birthday party?

6. Summarize the main features of government and administration at Walden Two.

7. As Castle observes the nursery, what is he concerned about and how is his concern addressed?

8. What does the conversation about jealousy give Frazier the opportunity to do, and how do Barbara and Castle respond?

9. What are the deficiencies of Walden Two's system of government?

10. When the visitors observe some children going off on a picnic and raise questions about jealousy, what explanations do they receive?

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