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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Frazier, how do the child-rearing practices affect the development of the children?
(a) The children grow up more quickly.
(b) The children relate to adults of their choice and are less dependent on their parents.
(c) The children have less conflict with their parents.
(d) The children respect all adults.

2. Why does Frazier discount the merits of majority vote in the democratic system?
(a) The majority can become oppressors of the minority.
(b) The majority can overturn what is best for society.
(c) The majority can be misguided.
(d) The majority are really the pawns of a few politicians.

3. What evidence does Frazier cite to support his argument about the impact of leisure on Walden Two?
(a) A strong spiritual culture.
(b) A lively group of young artists.
(c) A burgeoning music community with composers and performers.
(d) A successful school of performing arts.

4. What subjects do the older children have to study in school?
(a) English, Math, and Science.
(b) Math, Engineering, and Science.
(c) English, Music, Math, and Science.
(d) Whatever interests them.

5. Why does the name of Walden Two contain the word Two?
(a) It is located near Walden.
(b) There is a book called Walden that describes an experimental community.
(c) There are two communities and Frazier is in charge of the second.
(d) The first attempt at creating the community was a failure.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two's second generation of members differ from its first?

2. What activities does Frazier plan for the group after breakfast on the morning after their leisure activities?

3. 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?

4. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, how does Castle try to demonstrate his own freedom?

5. How does the group of visitors manage the first work assignment of window-cleaning?

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