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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following features are included in the systems of work and leadership outlined by Frazier in his description of Walden Two?
(a) Use of expertise, shared work, and experimentation.
(b) Scientific management and management of resources.
(c) Shared work and experimentation.
(d) Use of experiments.

2. According to Mrs. Meyerson, what is the reason behind the women's attitude to dress?
(a) They want to distract the men from sexual thoughts.
(b) They are very modest.
(c) They do not want to be seen as objects.
(d) They want to reduce expense.

3. On their way to their first activity on the morning after they participate in entertainment, what do the visitors observe?
(a) They pass children painting a mural.
(b) They pass children gardening.
(c) They pass children learning geometry with strings and pegs.
(d) They pass children involved in organized sports.

4. Why does the name of Walden Two contain the word Two?
(a) The first attempt at creating the community was a failure.
(b) It is located near Walden.
(c) There are two communities and Frazier is in charge of the second.
(d) There is a book called Walden that describes an experimental community.

5. As Frazier discusses leisure and boredom, what does he claim about the environment at Walden Two?
(a) He says the environment is ideal for spiritual well-being.
(b) He says the environment is ideal for bulding family relationships.
(c) He says the environment is ideal for creating art.
(d) He says the environment is ideal for personal growth.

Short Answer Questions

1. At lunch after their tour of medical facilities, Frazier expresses enthusiasm about Walden two. What is he enthusiastic about?

2. On the last day of the visit, when Burris accompanies Frazier to his work, what tasks does Frazier carry out?

3. What is the significance of the name of the passageway where the visitors first have tea?

4. What does Burris learn from the housewife that he meets on the way to his room, regarding whether she is happy?

5. As the group observes some children leaving for a picnic, what answer does Castle receive when he asks about jealousy among those left behind?

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