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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose ideas for a perfect society are reflected in the structure and operations of Walden Two?
(a) Ideas of the communist leaders.
(b) Ideas of democratic leaders.
(c) Ideas of the author, B.F. Skinner.
(d) Ideas of university professors.

2. What event does Burris find listed on a bulletin board?
(a) A talent show.
(b) A performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor.
(c) A dance.
(d) An auction.

3. Apart from artwork in the gallery, what other type of artistic activity is referred to in the first part of the visitors' tour of Walden Two?
(a) Drama.
(b) Literature.
(c) Dances.
(d) Musical performances.

4. Which of the following terms best sums up the approach to decision-making, as described by Frazier to the visitors?
(a) It is a system of cooperation and consensus at the leadership level.
(b) It is a system of decision-making by committees.
(c) It is a democratic system in which everyone participates equally.
(d) It is a system in which the leader makes all the important decisions.

5. Why does Frazier invite the men to visit Walden Two?
(a) To introduce them to the way of life there.
(b) He wants Burris to give a lecture to the members.
(c) To give them a talk about utopian communities.
(d) To get publicity for the community.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where are babies kept in the early stages of life at Walden Two?

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

5. After dinner, as the visitors settle in the lounge, what does Frazier explain about how members of Walden Two contribute to the community?

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