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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?
(a) The child is Frazier's daughter and he gives her a big hug.
(b) Frazier expresses sadness because he has no children of his own.
(c) Frazier makes a touching speech.
(d) Frazier seems proud and happy for the girl, and Burris thinks he sees a tear on Frazier's cheek.

2. How does the rearing of Walden Two children up to three-years-old compare with that of babies?
(a) Their health care is the same.
(b) They all receive inoculations and eat only organic food.
(c) Their sleeping arrangements are the same.
(d) Their playing and sleeping arrangements are the same.

3. 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?
(a) They believe that making lesiure time available to members will lead to a flourishing of artistic work.
(b) They believe art is needed for mental exercise.
(c) They believe children should be introduced to art early in life.
(d) They believe gifted persons should be allowed to focus on artistic work only.

4. In the final chapter, what surprising discovery does Frazier share with Burris about control?
(a) That it can only be achieved through altruism.
(b) That it can only be achieved through experimentation.
(c) That it can be achieved through a combination of tyranny and altruism.
(d) That it can be achieved through rewards and punishment.

5. Why have Rogers and Jamnik come to visit Burris at the beginning of the novel?
(a) To renew old acquaintances.
(b) To find out about a utopian society he once mentioned to Rogers.
(c) To invite him to join their group.
(d) For advice on their future.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the profession of Burris?

3. How does Frazier respond to Castle's expression of horror at the practices with the children?

4. Following the discussion of marriage and child-bearing, what view of the modern world does Frazier use to justify some of the family-oriented practices at Walden Two?

5. Which of the following features are included in the systems of work and leadership outlined by Frazier in his description of Walden Two?

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