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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the figure of speech contained in the name of the passageway where the visitors first have tea?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Symbolism.
(c) Attribution.
(d) Illusion.

3. How does Walden Two meet its production needs when members work a relatively short work day?
(a) The size of the community permits this.
(b) The labor force includes adolescents and women.
(c) The lifestyle does not require more.
(d) Workers from the nearby farms give assistance.

4. In the first discussion between Rogers, Burris, and Jamnik, why is Frazier's name introduced?
(a) Frazier is also in the army.
(b) Frazier is a colleague of Rogers.
(c) Jamnik has read an article about Frazier's community.
(d) Burris knows Frazier.

5. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the cooks at Walden Two ensure that food is not wasted?
(a) Members who leave too much food on their plates are fined for waste.
(b) Leftovers are eaten on the folowing day.
(c) They cook meals from all around the world and make every effort to see that everything is eaten.
(d) They do not cook until a specific number of persons indicate what they want to eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author expand the visiting group to include these members?

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

3. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?

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

5. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?

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