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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At lunch after the tour of the medical facilities, what aspects of modern society does Castle suggest are needed at Walden Two?
(a) Government and politics.
(b) Religion and politics.
(c) Elections and shared leadership.
(d) Governent and religion.

2. After dinner, as the visitors settle in the lounge, what does Frazier explain about how members of Walden Two contribute to the community?
(a) Through a system of labor credits, members must give fours hours of work each day .
(b) Each family is assigned to different chores and these are rotated.
(c) Members are paid for work and must contribute a percentage of their earnings to the community.
(d) Members must work eight hours each day.

3. What does Frazier believe is the cause of Burris' reluctance to embrace the lifestyle of Walden Two?
(a) Frazier believes it's because Burris does not accept a psychology of behavior.
(b) Frazier believes it's because Burris had a bad experience with a communal group.
(c) Frazier believes it is because Burris dislikes him as a person.
(d) Frazier believes it's because Burris is an intellectual and he can't admit he has been wrong all along.

4. Why does the author expand the visiting group to include these members?
(a) To present responses to Walden Two that reflect diverse perspectives.
(b) To satisfy the requirements of Frazier.
(c) To make the visit more interesting.
(d) To make the visit more economical.

5. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two overcome the weaknesses of democracy?
(a) By relying on the ombudsman and disallowing dissent.
(b) By relying on the Political Manager and gathering the ideas of members.
(c) By having everyone vote in the same way after canvassing their opinions.
(d) By leaving government to experts and by emphasizing cooperation and planning.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the part of the debate when they speak about democracy, what weaknesses of this system does Frazier point out?

2. When the visitors have almost completed their window washing, what is the next assignment for Rogers, Steve, and Burris?

3. According to Frazier's description of the school system, what is the priority in teaching at Walden Two?

4. Why does Frazier discount the merits of majority vote in the democratic system?

5. As the visitors take their first walk around Walden Two, what does Frazier explain to the visitors about the buildings?

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