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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Based on Frazier's description of the system, which of the following statements best describes a weakness in the way leaders are chosen at Walden Two?
(a) It places too much power in the hands of a few persons.
(b) It has no mechanism for participation of workers.
(c) It assumes that the motives and skills of the decision-makers are at the apppropriate level.
(d) It places too much power in the hands of one person.

2. Who else is invited to join the three men as they plan their visit to Walden Two?
(a) Castle and Mackling.
(b) Barbara and Mackie.
(c) Barbara Macklin, Mary Grove, and Augustine Castle.
(d) Augusta and Barbara.

3. After dinner, as the visitors settle in the lounge, what does Frazier explain about how members of Walden Two contribute to the community?
(a) Members must work eight hours each day.
(b) Members are paid for work and must contribute a percentage of their earnings to the community.
(c) Each family is assigned to different chores and these are rotated.
(d) Through a system of labor credits, members must give fours hours of work each day .

4. Who is the narrator of Walden Two?
(a) Professor Burris.
(b) Castle.
(c) Frazier.
(d) Rogers.

5. What approach to psychology is reflected in this first activity that is observed by the visitors?
(a) Personality Psychology.
(b) Abnormal Psychology.
(c) Behaviorism.
(d) Management Psychology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of Burris?

2. As the visitors take their first walk around Walden Two, what does Frazier explain to the visitors about the buildings?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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