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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the visitors take their first walk around Walden Two, what does Frazier explain to the visitors about the buildings?
(a) They are communal buildings made of rammed earth with covered passages, and they protect them from extreme weather.
(b) They are cheaper to maintain.
(c) They prevent the chilrden from going outside.
(d) They protect them from bad weather because they are insulated.

2. What approach to psychology is reflected in this first activity that is observed by the visitors?
(a) Abnormal Psychology.
(b) Behaviorism.
(c) Personality Psychology.
(d) Management Psychology.

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

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

5. After they visit the school, Frazier discusses the advantages of the education system with the visitors. To what three features does Frazier attribute the system's efficiency?
(a) There is no formal testing.
(b) It avoids administration, discipline, and a standardized curriculum.
(c) There is no standardized curriculum.
(d) There is no discipline.

6. In the conversation concerning expression of emotions, what criticism does Frazier make of how the wider society socializes children?
(a) Children are socialized to become too emotional.
(b) Children are socialized to become competitive.
(c) Children are socialized to fear adults.
(d) Children are socialized to become aggressive.

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

8. Which member of the group raises questions about mother love for babies?
(a) Castle.
(b) Rogers.
(c) Mary.
(d) Barbara.

9. How are the older children divided into grades at school?
(a) According to their test scores.
(b) According to reading ability.
(c) There are no grades.
(d) According to age.

10. Why is Mrs. Nash confused when Castle asks about jealousy as he observes some children leaving from a picnic?
(a) She came to Walden Two at twelve-years-old and no longer experiences jealousy.
(b) She is hard of hearing.
(c) She does not speak much English.
(d) She has an illness that prevents her from understanding some words.

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

12. What is the attitude of Walden Two towards the importance of mother love in the lives of babies?
(a) They get it by being isolated from everyone except their mothers.
(b) They get it from daily visits with their mothers.
(c) It is not a necessity.
(d) They get it from the entire community.

13. In the discussion about socializing children to develop ethics, what is the first lesson that Frazier describes?
(a) They make hungry children watch adults eat their meals.
(b) They give children coloring books and crayons, which they are forbidden to use.
(c) They provide toys, which the children cannot touch.
(d) They give children sugar-covered lollipops with instructions not to lick them.

14. Which of the visitors is the first one to appear critical of Walden Two?
(a) Castle.
(b) Rogers.
(c) Macklin.
(d) Burris.

15. What is the figure of speech contained in the name of the passageway where the visitors first have tea?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Attribution.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Illusion.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the kitchen staff manage the washing and clearing of dishes after dinner?

3. As the group comes across couples with babies, what views are expressed concerning the best age for marriage and child-bearing?

4. What activities does Frazier plan for the group after breakfast on the morning after their leisure activities?

5. Why does the name of Walden Two contain the word Two?

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