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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his heavy work stacking wood, when Burris talks with Frazier at dinner about communal societies that have failed, what is Frazier's first response?
(a) He refuses to compare them with Walden Two because he has little knowledge of them.
(b) He asserts that Walden Two is definitely superior.
(c) He asserts that they lacked leadership.
(d) He asserts that they lacked vision.

2. Which of the visitors is the first one to appear critical of Walden Two?
(a) Rogers.
(b) Castle.
(c) Macklin.
(d) Burris.

3. According to Mrs. Meyerson, what is the reason behind the women's attitude to dress?
(a) They want to distract the men from sexual thoughts.
(b) They are very modest.
(c) They do not want to be seen as objects.
(d) They want to reduce expense.

4. What approach to psychology is reflected in this first activity that is observed by the visitors?
(a) Behaviorism.
(b) Personality Psychology.
(c) Management Psychology.
(d) Abnormal Psychology.

5. What part does soup play in one of the lessons that the children must learn in order to internalize ethics?
(a) Children must stand before the soup for five minutes before drinking it.
(b) Children stand before the soup for half an hour before drinking it.
(c) Children watch their peers drinking soup and go without.
(d) Children have to watch adults drink soup and go without.

Short Answer Questions

1. After dinner, as the visitors settle in the lounge, what does Frazier explain about how members of Walden Two contribute to the community?

2. What subjects do the older children have to study in school?

3. In the same discussion about family life, what significant difference between traditional marriage and marriage at Walden Two does Frazier explain?

4. Based on Frazier's description of the system, which of the following statements best describes a weakness in the way leaders are chosen at Walden Two?

5. When the visitors have almost completed their window washing, what is the next assignment for Rogers, Steve, and Burris?

(see the answer key)

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