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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the visitors get ready for their work assignment together, and Burris and Mary share breakfast, what develops between these two characters?

2. What approach to psychology is reflected in this first activity that is observed by the visitors?

3. When Mary exhibits a kind of embroidery stitch to some women, they seem grateful but do not communicate this to her. What is the reason for this?

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?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the result of the discussion about Frazier and the action that Burris takes?

2. According to Frazier, what are the benefits of the system for organizing work?

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

4. Are there any disadvantages to eliminating harmful emotions?

5. Why does the author expand the group that will visit Walden Two?

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

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

8. What are some of the feelings about his work that Burris has while being visited by the two men?

9. What explanations does Mrs. Nash give the visitors about bringing up babies at Walden Two?

10. What kind of celebration does the group observe after tea on the first day of the visit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a character sketch of Frazier, presenting reasons for your portrayal and commenting on this character's impact on the events in the play.

Essay Topic 2

Walden Two's ideas about education are directly related to Skinner's dissatisfaction with the educational practices of his day. How do the principles and practices in Walden Two's educational system address real weaknesses in modern education?

Essay Topic 3

An overriding fact about Walden Two is that its members are a self-selected group because they have all chosen to be there. How does this limit the idea of replicating the principles and practices of the community in the wider society?

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