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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the philosophy of the women as described by Mrs. Meyerson after Burris makes his comment?
(a) They place no emphasis on looking good.
(b) They are avid followers of modern fashion.
(c) They dress to disguise their attractiveness.
(d) They dress to flatter themselves but do not follow fashion.

2. At their first dinner, Frazier explains that Walden Two never has crowds. What is the explanation for this?
(a) Work is allocated in shifts to keep people busy.
(b) People are free to wander and not many people want to do the same thing at the same time, so they are at different places.
(c) There is nowhere for a crowd to gather.
(d) The entire community is very small.

3. Why does Mrs. Meyerson leave the group during their first visit?
(a) To get away from Frazier.
(b) She does not like one of the visiting group.
(c) To report for work.
(d) To attend a special function for her daughter.

4. How are the older children divided into grades at school?
(a) According to age.
(b) According to reading ability.
(c) There are no grades.
(d) According to their test scores.

5. After they visit the school, Frazier discusses the advantages of the education system with the visitors. To what three features does Frazier attribute the system's efficiency?
(a) It avoids administration, discipline, and a standardized curriculum.
(b) There is no discipline.
(c) There is no standardized curriculum.
(d) There is no formal testing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As the group observes some children leaving for a picnic, what answer does Castle receive when he asks about jealousy among those left behind?

3. Who is the first member of Walden Two that Frazier allows the group to meet?

4. As far as men and women are concerned, which of the following best sums up the way Frazier describes the allocation of work at Walden Two?

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

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