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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ironic about Frazier's stated opposition to political action?
(a) He uses the same methods that are used in the wider political system.
(b) He has forgotten how he came to be the leader of Walden Two.
(c) Although he says nothing can be achieved through it, his description of Walden Two's political activity shows otherwise.
(d) He is involved in political action himself.

2. By showing the reader that Frazier carries out his share of work, what does the author convey about Frazier?
(a) He is good at organization and clean-up.
(b) He is caring.
(c) He is not above the duties that other members have to carry out.
(d) He is disciplined.

3. On their way to their first activity on the morning after they participate in entertainment, what do the visitors observe?
(a) They pass children painting a mural.
(b) They pass children gardening.
(c) They pass children learning geometry with strings and pegs.
(d) They pass children involved in organized sports.

4. In the discussion about Walden Two's future and the possible impact on farmers, what is Frazier's response to Castle's questions about his ideology?
(a) He accepts that he believes in aspects of both.
(b) He admits he has no belief in democracy, but he denies being a Fascist.
(c) He accepts that he is a Fascist.
(d) He avoids answering.

5. What new kind of control does Frazier add to the Sunday evening debate about behavior control?
(a) Negative conditioning.
(b) Negative reinforcement.
(c) Positive reinforcement.
(d) Positive conditioning.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. After the dinner at which Burris and Frazier discuss failed communal societies, where do they hear from Frazier about the "Good Life"?

5. What factors determine the most common form of entertainment at Walden Two?

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