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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are all members of Walden Two required to do physical labor?
(a) To maintain good relations with workers.
(b) To keep them fit.
(c) To prevent obesity and health problems.
(d) To contribute to health and well-being while keeping in touch with workers.

2. Which one of the visitors fails to understand why anyone would want to live at Walden Two?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Steve.
(c) Mary.
(d) Castle.

3. What aspect of Walden Two's philosophy is reflected in the gallery of pictures which Burris stops to admire on the way to their first tea?
(a) They believe gifted persons should be allowed to focus on artistic work only.
(b) They believe art is needed for mental exercise.
(c) They believe that making lesiure time available to members will lead to a flourishing of artistic work.
(d) They believe children should be introduced to art early in life.

4. Which of the following terms best sums up the approach to decision-making, as described by Frazier to the visitors?
(a) It is a system of decision-making by committees.
(b) It is a system of cooperation and consensus at the leadership level.
(c) It is a system in which the leader makes all the important decisions.
(d) It is a democratic system in which everyone participates equally.

5. Apart from artwork in the gallery, what other type of artistic activity is referred to in the first part of the visitors' tour of Walden Two?
(a) Drama.
(b) Dances.
(c) Literature.
(d) Musical performances.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the child-rearing practices affect the women of Walden Two?

2. What is the highest level of community leadership at Walden Two?

3. What event does Burris find listed on a bulletin board?

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

5. How do Walden Two's communication practices differ from the outside world?

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