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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Frazier's explanation, what is one of the most important expected outcomes of Walden Two's approach to organizing work?
(a) Walden Two will prosper economically.
(b) Members will become more productive.
(c) This will usher in a "Golden Age" of creativity.
(d) Walden Two will be productive and self-sufficient.

2. What assumption does Walden Two make about how to build resistance in babies?
(a) They should only be fed on organic foods.
(b) They should only interact with their mothers.
(c) They should be quarantined.
(d) They should be introduced to frustration and illness slowly.

3. Which of the visitors is the first one to appear critical of Walden Two?
(a) Rogers.
(b) Burris.
(c) Castle.
(d) Macklin.

4. Early in their tour of Walden Two, the visitors learn that children do not eat with adults in the main dining room until a certain age. What age is this?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Seven years.

5. 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 maintain contact with universities and inventors, but must also do physical labor.
(c) They develop new systems and products, but must also do physical labor.
(d) They do their professional jobs and manual work, but they only investigate "pure science" in their spare time.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the dinner at which Burris and Frazier discuss failed communal societies, where do they hear from Frazier about the "Good Life"?

2. After his heavy work stacking wood, when Burris talks with Frazier at dinner about communal societies that have failed, what is Frazier's first response?

3. Who are the first visitors to decide on joining Walden Two?

4. How does Mrs. Meyerson contribute to the community's cultural activities?

5. What do babies sleep on in Walden Two?

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