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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?
(a) They develop new systems and products, but must also do physical labor.
(b) They are assigned to research and experiments, but have to do some physical work.
(c) They do their professional jobs and manual work, but they only investigate "pure science" in their spare time.
(d) They maintain contact with universities and inventors, but must also do physical labor.

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

3. What factors determine the most common form of entertainment at Walden Two?
(a) Cost, transportation, and the amount of trouble involved.
(b) Talent and time.
(c) The members of the community vote on what they want to do.
(d) Cost and time to organize it.

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

5. As far as men and women are concerned, which of the following best sums up the way Frazier describes the allocation of work at Walden Two?
(a) Men do leadership and scientific work, while women do housework.
(b) Men participate actively in child-rearing.
(c) Women take care of their children and work in the kitchen.
(d) There appears to be little difference in the allocation of work between men and women.

Short Answer Questions

1. On their way to their first activity on the morning after they participate in entertainment, what do the visitors observe?

2. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the management of meals contributes to avoidance of crowds at Walden Two?

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

4. Whose ideas for a perfect society are reflected in the structure and operations of Walden Two?

5. After Burris selects what he wants to do from the bulletin board, what do Mary and Steve decide to do instead?

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