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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the passageway where the visitors have their tea on their first day at Walden Two?
(a) The Upper Room.
(b) Peter's Ladder.
(c) Jacob's Ladder.
(d) Moses' Ladder.

2. Which of the following terms best describes the approach to education of older children at Walden Two?
(a) Differentiated learning.
(b) Cooperative learning.
(c) Independent learning.
(d) Team learning.

3. Who else is invited to join the three men as they plan their visit to Walden Two?
(a) Castle and Mackling.
(b) Barbara Macklin, Mary Grove, and Augustine Castle.
(c) Augusta and Barbara.
(d) Barbara and Mackie.

4. When Roger and Barbara join the others for breakfast, how does Barbara stand out from the visitors?
(a) Barbara leaves the group and eats by herself.
(b) Barbara brings Roger his breakfast.
(c) They all serve themselves breakfast, but Roger brings Barbara hers.
(d) Barbara does not eat breakfast.

5. How does Burris respond to the women of Walden Two when he first sees them?
(a) He thinks they look overworked and unhappy.
(b) He thinks they look dull and bored.
(c) He considers them plain.
(d) He considers them beautiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of Walden Two's philosophy is reflected in the gallery of pictures which Burris stops to admire on the way to their first tea?

2. How is failure treated at Walden Two?

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

4. Who is responsible for Walden Two's relationship to government in the wider society?

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

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