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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 Burris smokes in the garden, what thought occurs to him about the impact of his visit to Walden Two?
(a) He smokes only in the company of those who smoke.
(b) Everyone smokes, so he smokes more than normal.
(c) Few people smoke, and he smokes much less than normal.
(d) He smokes much more than normal.

2. When Roger and Barbara join the others for breakfast, how does Barbara stand out from the visitors?
(a) Barbara does not eat breakfast.
(b) Barbara leaves the group and eats by herself.
(c) They all serve themselves breakfast, but Roger brings Barbara hers.
(d) Barbara brings Roger his breakfast.

3. After the visitors complete their first session of window-cleaning, how does Frazier clarify the view that Walden Two is about "getting back to a simpler time"?
(a) The objective is to reduce work and improve relationships.
(b) He explains that the objective is to reduce hard labor, use technology, and create leisure.
(c) The objective is to increase physical and spiritual activity.
(d) The objective is to increase physical work and improve health.

4. How does the group of visitors manage the first work assignment of window-cleaning?
(a) Burris is inefficient and uncomfortable, but they get through the work.
(b) They are unaccustomed to this work, so they do not do well.
(c) They have no difficulty adjusting to physical work.
(d) They get through a good deal of the work in two hours, but Barbara is inefficient and uncomfortable.

5. As Frazier and Burris view Walden Two near the end of the novel, how does Frazier explain the debate about freedom vs. control?
(a) He compares it to the debate about free will vs. God's will.
(b) He compares it to the debate about free will versus predestination.
(c) He compares it to the debate about reinforcement vs. punishment.
(d) He compares it to the debate about punishment vs. therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?

2. As Burris returns to his room and meets a housewife nearby, what does he find out from her about Frazier?

3. What do the visitors who want to join Walden Two have to pass?

4. In the argument that takes place when the rain causes Burris, Castle, and Frazier to have an extended discussion, what is the major purpose served by Frazier's arguments?

5. Why is Mrs. Nash confused when Castle asks about jealousy as he observes some children leaving from a picnic?

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