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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author expand the visiting group to include these members?
(a) To satisfy the requirements of Frazier.
(b) To make the visit more economical.
(c) To present responses to Walden Two that reflect diverse perspectives.
(d) To make the visit more interesting.

2. In the discussion about socializing children to develop ethics, what is the first lesson that Frazier describes?
(a) They make hungry children watch adults eat their meals.
(b) They give children sugar-covered lollipops with instructions not to lick them.
(c) They give children coloring books and crayons, which they are forbidden to use.
(d) They provide toys, which the children cannot touch.

3. Why is Mrs. Nash confused when Castle asks about jealousy as he observes some children leaving from a picnic?
(a) She has an illness that prevents her from understanding some words.
(b) She does not speak much English.
(c) She came to Walden Two at twelve-years-old and no longer experiences jealousy.
(d) She is hard of hearing.

4. Identify the critical features that constitute "the good life", as outline by Frazier.
(a) Fame, fortune, and health.
(b) Freedom, personal success, and family success.
(c) Satisfying relationships, good health, and economic success.
(d) Health, minimal unpleasant work, the opportunity to utilize talents, having satisfying personal relationships, and relaxation.

5. According to Frazier's explanation, how is the system managed to prevent members from favoring professional work over manual labor?
(a) Frazier instructs members regarding how many professionals are needed.
(b) Once there are enough members for each profession, others must choose different types of work.
(c) Administrators determine how many people are needed in each profession, and the potential applicants decide among themselves who will be selected.
(d) Members are trained for different professions and rotate through them in turn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Frazier point this out to the visitors?

2. Who else is invited to join the three men as they plan their visit to Walden Two?

3. On the same Sunday evening when Castle and Frazier argue about using a science of behavior to control behavior, how does Frazier justify its necessity?

4. At the group's Sunday breakfast, how does Barbara's behavior affect Frazier?

5. Why does Mrs. Meyerson leave the group during their first visit?

(see the answer key)

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