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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 25-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Frazier suggest that the growth of Walden Two will affect farmers in the future?
(a) Farmers will have a ready market for their produce.
(b) Farmers all over the country may be forced off their land to make space for Walden Two.
(c) Farmers will be integrated with Walden Two communities.
(d) Farmers will want to join Walden Two because of the emphasis on production.

2. After the observation of the new arrivals, when Burris questions Frazier about the example of an aggressive adolescent, how does Frazier suggest that this would be handled at Walden Two?
(a) The culture of the other adolscents would cause him to conform.
(b) The aggressive adolescent would be separated from others until he behaves appropriately.
(c) The other adolescents would retaliate.
(d) The other adolescents would report instances of aggression and suggest punishment.

3. What does Burris find when he goes off by himself to investigate whether Walden Two members are happy?
(a) He finds that groups are either indifferent or very happy with Walden Two.
(b) He finds a variety of groups engaged in various ordinary activities.
(c) He finds a group whose members are definitely miserable with life at Walden Two.
(d) Most people appear to be indifferent.

4. While observing this group, what does Frazier reveal to the observers about Walden Two?
(a) It has reached its final goal of six communities.
(b) It is cutting back on the formation of new communities.
(c) It has over ten branches.
(d) It has been perpetuating itself by forming similar communities at Walden Three, Four and Five.

5. What does Frazier believe is the cause of Burris' reluctance to embrace the lifestyle of Walden Two?
(a) Frazier believes it's because Burris does not accept a psychology of behavior.
(b) Frazier believes it's because Burris had a bad experience with a communal group.
(c) Frazier believes it is because Burris dislikes him as a person.
(d) Frazier believes it's because Burris is an intellectual and he can't admit he has been wrong all along.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author have Burris discuss matters with the housewife that he meets on the way to his room?

2. What is the occupation of the housewife?

3. As Burris returns to his room and meets a housewife nearby, what does he find out from her about Frazier?

4. Later in the discussion about failed communal societies, how does Frazier explain their failure?

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

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