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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Drama.
(b) Musical performances.
(c) Dances.
(d) Literature.

2. When Mary exhibits a kind of embroidery stitch to some women, they seem grateful but do not communicate this to her. What is the reason for this?
(a) Saying thanks is not necessary because it suggests obligation.
(b) Saying thanks is not necessary because everyone is doing his / her duty.
(c) Saying thanks is not encouraged because it elevates one person above another, which Walden Two's code does not permit.
(d) Saying thanks is not necessary because all work is required.

3. What further explanation does Frazier give about Walden Two's philosophy regarding emotional expression?
(a) They use punishment to control emotions.
(b) They ignore negative emotions until they go away.
(c) They use behavioral engineering to eliminate harmful emotions.
(d) They develop spiritual awareness to offset negative emotions.

4. What is the impact on Burris when he participates in his chosen form of entertainment?
(a) He believes Fraizer's ideas are unrealistic.
(b) He is not convinced that Walden Two has the potential for a Golden Age.
(c) He is overcome with the idea of a Golden Age.
(d) He agrees with Frazier's philosophy.

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?
(a) Frazier says the children understand that their turn will come.
(b) Frazier says children would be punished if they displayed jealousy.
(c) Frazier explains that the children do not exhibit jealousy.
(d) Frazier says Castle is imposing adult feelings on the chidlren.

6. What is the highest level of community leadership at Walden Two?
(a) The Community Action Board.
(b) The Management Board.
(c) The Chief of the Community, who is Frazier.
(d) The Board of Planners.

7. After observing the behavior of children left behind by those going on a picnic, how do Castle and Barbara respond to Frazier's explanations about emotional expression?
(a) They object.
(b) They are confused.
(c) They decide to leave Walden Two immediately.
(d) They believe it is excellent training.

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

9. Why are all members of Walden Two required to do physical labor?
(a) To maintain good relations with workers.
(b) To keep them fit.
(c) To prevent obesity and health problems.
(d) To contribute to health and well-being while keeping in touch with workers.

10. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the cooks at Walden Two ensure that food is not wasted?
(a) Leftovers are eaten on the folowing day.
(b) They cook meals from all around the world and make every effort to see that everything is eaten.
(c) Members who leave too much food on their plates are fined for waste.
(d) They do not cook until a specific number of persons indicate what they want to eat.

11. 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 experiments.
(b) Shared work and experimentation.
(c) Use of expertise, shared work, and experimentation.
(d) Scientific management and management of resources.

12. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?
(a) They do their professional jobs and manual work, but they only investigate "pure science" in their spare time.
(b) They are assigned to research and experiments, but have to do some physical work.
(c) They maintain contact with universities and inventors, but must also do physical labor.
(d) They develop new systems and products, but must also do physical labor.

13. In the first discussion between Rogers, Burris, and Jamnik, why is Frazier's name introduced?
(a) Burris knows Frazier.
(b) Frazier is also in the army.
(c) Jamnik has read an article about Frazier's community.
(d) Frazier is a colleague of Rogers.

14. Why does Frazier point this out to the visitors?
(a) It demonstrates the ability to control young children.
(b) It illustrates the ability of the community to control specific behaviors that suit the community's needs.
(c) It demonstrates the productivity of the sheep.
(d) It demonstrates the benefits of early marriage.

15. What part does soup play in one of the lessons that the children must learn in order to internalize ethics?
(a) Children watch their peers drinking soup and go without.
(b) Children must stand before the soup for five minutes before drinking it.
(c) Children have to watch adults drink soup and go without.
(d) Children stand before the soup for half an hour before drinking it.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Frazier explains the operations of Walden Two to the visitors, what technique does the author use to support the ideas behind Walden Two's operations?

2. When Roger and Barbara join the others for breakfast, how does Barbara stand out from the visitors?

3. How does Mrs. Meyerson contribute to the community's cultural activities?

4. How do Walden Two's communication practices differ from the outside world?

5. How are new leaders and managers chosen at Walden Two?

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