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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Faced with Castle's challenge about the absence of moral law at Walden Two, what does Frazier display?
(a) He displays the willingness to give the matter some thought.
(b) He displays faith in Walden Two's abiity to manage without it.
(c) He displays an intolerance for opposition.
(d) He displays pragmatism and a belief that all behavior can be dealt with by experimentation and social engineering.

2. 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 breast milk in the first year.
(c) Babies are only fed organic food in the first year.
(d) To prevent illness, babies have limited exposure to the outside world in the first year.

3. 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 necessary because all work is required.
(d) Saying thanks is not encouraged because it elevates one person above another, which Walden Two's code does not permit.

4. What further explanation does Frazier give about Walden Two's philosophy regarding emotional expression?
(a) They develop spiritual awareness to offset negative emotions.
(b) They use behavioral engineering to eliminate harmful emotions.
(c) They ignore negative emotions until they go away.
(d) They use punishment to control emotions.

5. What is the point of view in which Walden Two is written?
(a) First person narrative.
(b) Omniscient author.
(c) Third person objective.
(d) Second person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burris learn from the housewife that he meets on the way to his room, regarding whether she is happy?

2. When questioned by Burris about young people leaving Walden Two, how does Frazier respond?

3. At lunch after their tour of medical facilities, Frazier expresses enthusiasm about Walden two. What is he enthusiastic about?

4. 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?

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

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