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

2. On their way to their first activity on the morning after they participate in entertainment, what do the visitors observe?
(a) They pass children learning geometry with strings and pegs.
(b) They pass children involved in organized sports.
(c) They pass children gardening.
(d) They pass children painting a mural.

3. How does Frazier seek to integrate the visitors with the work system at Walden Two?
(a) The visitors must work in at least two areas before they leave.
(b) Each visitor is required to contribute two hours work per day.
(c) The visitors are assigned to observe specific work groups and report on their observations.
(d) The visitors must work the same number of hours as the members.

4. As Frazier explains the operations of Walden Two to the visitors, what technique does the author use to support the ideas behind Walden Two's operations?
(a) He keeps the visitors away from the ordinary members of Walden Two.
(b) He does not have Frazier show the visitors anything that is not working well.
(c) He does not tolerate any questions from the visitors.
(d) He presents the community as one whose systems and practices are beyond question because they are already working.

5. As the visitors take their first walk around Walden Two, what does Frazier explain to the visitors about the buildings?
(a) They prevent the chilrden from going outside.
(b) They protect them from bad weather because they are insulated.
(c) They are communal buildings made of rammed earth with covered passages, and they protect them from extreme weather.
(d) They are cheaper to maintain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the discussion of marriage and child-bearing, what view of the modern world does Frazier use to justify some of the family-oriented practices at Walden Two?

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

3. Why does Frazier invite the men to visit Walden Two?

4. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the cooks at Walden Two ensure that food is not wasted?

5. According to Frazier's description of the school system, what is the priority in teaching at Walden Two?

(see the answer key)

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