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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 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 have no difficulty adjusting to physical work.
(c) They get through a good deal of the work in two hours, but Barbara is inefficient and uncomfortable.
(d) Burris is inefficient and uncomfortable, but they get through the work.

2. Faced with Castle's challenge about the absence of moral law at Walden Two, what does Frazier display?
(a) He displays an intolerance for opposition.
(b) He displays the willingness to give the matter some thought.
(c) He displays pragmatism and a belief that all behavior can be dealt with by experimentation and social engineering.
(d) He displays faith in Walden Two's abiity to manage without it.

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

4. Whose ideas for a perfect society are reflected in the structure and operations of Walden Two?
(a) Ideas of the author, B.F. Skinner.
(b) Ideas of university professors.
(c) Ideas of democratic leaders.
(d) Ideas of the communist leaders.

5. How does Frazier explain the low incidence of adultery at Walden Two?
(a) Adultery results in public disgrace.
(b) Adultery results in expulsion from the community.
(c) The community encourages friendships between the sexes.
(d) The marriages are arranged and strict rules apply.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Frazier cite to support his argument about the impact of leisure on Walden Two?

2. According to Frazier's explanation, what is one of the most important expected outcomes of Walden Two's approach to organizing work?

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. As the group observes some children leaving for a picnic, what answer does Castle receive when he asks about jealousy among those left behind?

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

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