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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?
(a) The child is Frazier's daughter and he gives her a big hug.
(b) Frazier makes a touching speech.
(c) Frazier seems proud and happy for the girl, and Burris thinks he sees a tear on Frazier's cheek.
(d) Frazier expresses sadness because he has no children of his own.

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

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

4. As Frazier explains the operations of Walden Two to the visitors, what technique does the author use to support the ideas behind Walden Two's operations?
(a) He does not tolerate any questions from the visitors.
(b) He keeps the visitors away from the ordinary members of Walden Two.
(c) He presents the community as one whose systems and practices are beyond question because they are already working.
(d) He does not have Frazier show the visitors anything that is not working well.

5. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the management of meals contributes to avoidance of crowds at Walden Two?
(a) Meals are served throughout the day.
(b) Meals are served to be taken away.
(c) Meals are taken to individual living quarters.
(d) Meals are served at different locations.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the visitors go to their first dinner, where do they observe many of Walden Two's members gathering?

2. Which of the following terms best sums up the approach to decision-making, as described by Frazier to the visitors?

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

4. What is the point of view in which Walden Two is written?

5. 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?

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