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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Nash confused when Castle asks about jealousy as he observes some children leaving from a picnic?
(a) She came to Walden Two at twelve-years-old and no longer experiences jealousy.
(b) She does not speak much English.
(c) She is hard of hearing.
(d) She has an illness that prevents her from understanding some words.

2. When questioned by Burris about young people leaving Walden Two, how does Frazier respond?
(a) He says they are too happy and productive to want to leave.
(b) He says they tell young people all about the world and even give them projects to do about issues in the outside world.
(c) He says they are forbidden to leave.
(d) He says they know they cannot do better elsewhere.

3. How do the child-rearing practices affect the women of Walden Two?
(a) They are freed from the necessity of being housewives.
(b) They pine for their children.
(c) They can become professionals.
(d) They can participate more in community life.

4. After observing the behavior of children left behind by those going on a picnic, how do Castle and Barbara respond to Frazier's explanations about emotional expression?
(a) They object.
(b) They decide to leave Walden Two immediately.
(c) They believe it is excellent training.
(d) They are confused.

5. As Frazier explains the operations of Walden Two to the visitors, what technique does the author use to support the ideas behind Walden Two's operations?
(a) He does not tolerate any questions from the visitors.
(b) He keeps the visitors away from the ordinary members of Walden Two.
(c) He presents the community as one whose systems and practices are beyond question because they are already working.
(d) He does not have Frazier show the visitors anything that is not working well.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the visitors tour the mental and dental facilities, what is evidently the major emphasis in the approach to care?

2. According to Frazier's explanation, what effect has Walden Two's involvement in politics achieved?

3. In the same discussion about family life, what significant difference between traditional marriage and marriage at Walden Two does Frazier explain?

4. In response to Frazier's assertions about keeping young people at Walden Two, Castle indirectly suggests that the practice is like indoctrination. What is the literary device used by the author in Castle's response?

5. At their first dinner, Frazier explains that Walden Two never has crowds. What is the explanation for this?

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