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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mary exhibits a kind of embroidery stitch to some women, they seem grateful but do not communicate this to her. What is the reason for this?
(a) Saying thanks is not necessary because it suggests obligation.
(b) Saying thanks is not necessary because everyone is doing his / her duty.
(c) Saying thanks is not encouraged because it elevates one person above another, which Walden Two's code does not permit.
(d) Saying thanks is not necessary because all work is required.

2. According to Frazier, what specific attributes does Walden Two have that will prevent its failure?
(a) Experimentation and openness to change.
(b) Democracy and experimentation.
(c) Experimentation and leadership.
(d) Democracy and behavior engineering.

3. What is the attitude of Walden Two towards the importance of mother love in the lives of babies?
(a) They get it from daily visits with their mothers.
(b) They get it from the entire community.
(c) It is not a necessity.
(d) They get it by being isolated from everyone except their mothers.

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

5. How does Frazier explain the low incidence of adultery at Walden Two?
(a) Adultery results in expulsion from the community.
(b) Adultery results in public disgrace.
(c) The marriages are arranged and strict rules apply.
(d) The community encourages friendships between the sexes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frazier believe is the cause of Burris' reluctance to embrace the lifestyle of Walden Two?

2. As the visitors go to their first dinner, where do they observe many of Walden Two's members gathering?

3. In the conversation concerning expression of emotions, what criticism does Frazier make of how the wider society socializes children?

4. What evidence does Frazier cite to support his argument about the impact of leisure on Walden Two?

5. What does Burris find when he goes off by himself to investigate whether Walden Two members are happy?

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