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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Later in the discussion about failed communal societies, how does Frazier explain their failure?
(a) They believed they were perfect.
(b) They tried to do too much too soon.
(c) They did not use engineered behavior.
(d) They believed they were following truth from God or from visions.

2. Why does the name of Walden Two contain the word Two?
(a) It is located near Walden.
(b) There is a book called Walden that describes an experimental community.
(c) There are two communities and Frazier is in charge of the second.
(d) The first attempt at creating the community was a failure.

3. As the first discussion between Burris, Rogers, and Jamnik evolves, what does the reader learn about the attitude of the two younger men regarding their lives?
(a) They are searching for better careers.
(b) They are happy about their society.
(c) They are disillusioned and in search of something different.
(d) They want to encourage others to go to war.

4. Which of the following terms best describes the approach to education of older children at Walden Two?
(a) Team learning.
(b) Independent learning.
(c) Cooperative learning.
(d) Differentiated learning.

5. After the visitors complete their first session of window-cleaning, how does Frazier clarify the view that Walden Two is about "getting back to a simpler time"?
(a) The objective is to increase physical work and improve health.
(b) The objective is to reduce work and improve relationships.
(c) He explains that the objective is to reduce hard labor, use technology, and create leisure.
(d) The objective is to increase physical and spiritual activity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are all members of Walden Two required to do physical labor?

2. How does Frazier explain the low incidence of adultery at Walden Two?

3. After they visit the school, Frazier discusses the advantages of the education system with the visitors. To what three features does Frazier attribute the system's efficiency?

4. How does Burris respond to the women of Walden Two when he first sees them?

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

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