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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Frazier, what specific attributes does Walden Two have that will prevent its failure?
(a) Democracy and experimentation.
(b) Experimentation and leadership.
(c) Democracy and behavior engineering.
(d) Experimentation and openness to change.

2. After their tour of the dairy, when Mrs. Meyerson joins the group, what tradition involving young couples do the visitors observe?
(a) They work on their own living quarters.
(b) They attend counseling sessions.
(c) They attend parenting classes.
(d) They learn to cook and bake.

3. What is the significance of the name of the passageway where the visitors first have tea?
(a) It is a biblical reference that suggests salvation.
(b) It is a biblical reference that suggests a way to heaven.
(c) It is a biblical reference that suggests the liberation of the Israelites.
(d) It is a biblical reference that suggests perfection.

4. What is the profession of Burris?
(a) Professor of Philosophy.
(b) Professor of Politics.
(c) Professor of Psychology.
(d) Professor of Sociology.

5. In the final conversation with Burris, what is ironic about Frazier's reference to a competitive culture being dysfunctional and self-destructive?
(a) Frazier is competing with the wider society for members.
(b) Eventually, Walden Two's offshoot communities will be in competition.
(c) There is a subtle culture of competition at Walden Two.
(d) Frazier himself is a product of a competitive culture.

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. After Burris selects what he wants to do from the bulletin board, what do Mary and Steve decide to do instead?

3. Apart from artwork in the gallery, what other type of artistic activity is referred to in the first part of the visitors' tour of Walden Two?

4. In the final chapter, what surprising discovery does Frazier share with Burris about control?

5. What is the role of religion in life at Walden Two?

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