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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why have Rogers and Jamnik come to visit Burris at the beginning of the novel?
(a) For advice on their future.
(b) To renew old acquaintances.
(c) To invite him to join their group.
(d) To find out about a utopian society he once mentioned to Rogers.

2. 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 taken to individual living quarters.
(c) Meals are served to be taken away.
(d) Meals are served at different locations.

3. 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 are very modest.
(c) They want to distract the men from sexual thoughts.
(d) They want to reduce expense.

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

5. When Roger and Barbara join the others for breakfast, how does Barbara stand out from the visitors?
(a) Barbara leaves the group and eats by herself.
(b) They all serve themselves breakfast, but Roger brings Barbara hers.
(c) Barbara does not eat breakfast.
(d) Barbara brings Roger his breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What evidence does Frazier cite to support his argument about the impact of leisure on Walden Two?

2. What do the visitors learn about Walden Two's method of keeping babies healthy?

3. Who is in charge of the nursery visited by the group?

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

5. What aspect of Walden Two's philosophy is reflected in the gallery of pictures which Burris stops to admire on the way to their first tea?

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