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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 the philosophy of the women as described by Mrs. Meyerson after Burris makes his comment?
(a) They are avid followers of modern fashion.
(b) They dress to flatter themselves but do not follow fashion.
(c) They place no emphasis on looking good.
(d) They dress to disguise their attractiveness.

2. According to Frazier's explanation, how is the system managed to prevent members from favoring professional work over manual labor?
(a) Administrators determine how many people are needed in each profession, and the potential applicants decide among themselves who will be selected.
(b) Frazier instructs members regarding how many professionals are needed.
(c) Members are trained for different professions and rotate through them in turn.
(d) Once there are enough members for each profession, others must choose different types of work.

3. What does Frazier explain to the group when one asks about how fast Walden Two can take on new members?
(a) The process will be experimental and taken one step at a time.
(b) The process will be guided by research.
(c) The process will be rapid and based on experimentation.
(d) Walen Two has no desire to limit the number of new members.

4. How is failure treated at Walden Two?
(a) Persons who fail are moved to different jobs and if this continues, they see a psychologist.
(b) Persons who fail are asked to leave the community.
(c) Persons who fail are channelled into different types of work.
(d) Persons who fail have to go back to school.

5. Why are all members of Walden Two required to do physical labor?
(a) To contribute to health and well-being while keeping in touch with workers.
(b) To keep them fit.
(c) To maintain good relations with workers.
(d) To prevent obesity and health problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following terms best sums up the approach to decision-making, as described by Frazier to the visitors?

2. According to Frazier, how do the child-rearing practices affect the development of the children?

3. By showing the reader that Frazier carries out his share of work, what does the author convey about Frazier?

4. According to Frazier's explanation, what effect has Walden Two's involvement in politics achieved?

5. During their first discussion, what does Burris decide to do after the men have spoken about Frazier?

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