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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the kitchen staff manage the washing and clearing of dishes after dinner?
(a) Several members work simultaneously until it is finished.
(b) Members work in several shifts of two people each and much of the washing is automated.
(c) Adolsecents use automatic dishwashers.
(d) The process is automated.

2. 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.

3. How does Frazier respond to Castle's expression of horror at the practices with the children?
(a) He says these are controlled frustrations for good ends, unlike the ones children normally face.
(b) He says the practices help the children control their behavior.
(c) He says the children are admired everywhere because of their behavior.
(d) He says he believes in the methods because they worked in his own childhood.

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

5. How does the group of visitors manage the first work assignment of window-cleaning?
(a) They are unaccustomed to this work, so they do not do well.
(b) They get through a good deal of the work in two hours, but Barbara is inefficient and uncomfortable.
(c) They have no difficulty adjusting to physical work.
(d) Burris is inefficient and uncomfortable, but they get through the work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best describes the approach to education of older children at Walden Two?

2. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?

3. 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?

4. Why does Frazier point this out to the visitors?

5. In the conversation concerning expression of emotions, what criticism does Frazier make of how the wider society socializes children?

(see the answer key)

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