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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Transferred epithet.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Sarcasm.

3. In the discussion about socializing children to develop ethics, what is the first lesson that Frazier describes?
(a) They provide toys, which the children cannot touch.
(b) They give children coloring books and crayons, which they are forbidden to use.
(c) They give children sugar-covered lollipops with instructions not to lick them.
(d) They make hungry children watch adults eat their meals.

4. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?
(a) They do their professional jobs and manual work, but they only investigate "pure science" in their spare time.
(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 are assigned to research and experiments, but have to do some physical work.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What further explanation does Frazier give about Walden Two's philosophy regarding emotional expression?

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

4. After hearing about the decision of two visitors to join Walden Two, what observation does Castle make about the apparent happiness of the members of Walden Two?

5. According to Mrs. Meyerson, what is the reason behind the women's attitude to dress?

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