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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 do the visitors learn about Walden Two's method of keeping babies healthy?
(a) Babies are only fed organic food in the first year.
(b) To prevent illness, babies have limited exposure to the outside world in the first year.
(c) Babies are only fed breast milk in the first year.
(d) Babies are inoculated against illness in their first year.

2. 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?
(a) It has no mechanism for participation of workers.
(b) It places too much power in the hands of one person.
(c) It assumes that the motives and skills of the decision-makers are at the apppropriate level.
(d) It places too much power in the hands of a few persons.

3. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?
(a) They are assigned to research and experiments, but have to do some physical work.
(b) They develop new systems and products, but must also do physical labor.
(c) They do their professional jobs and manual work, but they only investigate "pure science" in their spare time.
(d) They maintain contact with universities and inventors, but must also do physical labor.

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

5. When Roger and Barbara join the others for breakfast, how does Barbara stand out from the visitors?
(a) They all serve themselves breakfast, but Roger brings Barbara hers.
(b) Barbara does not eat breakfast.
(c) Barbara leaves the group and eats by herself.
(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. Why does the author expand the visiting group to include these members?

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

4. How does the group of visitors manage the first work assignment of window-cleaning?

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

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