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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What event does Burris find listed on a bulletin board?
(a) A talent show.
(b) A performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor.
(c) A dance.
(d) An auction.

3. According to Frazier's description of the school system, what is the priority in teaching at Walden Two?
(a) To develop interpersonal skills.
(b) To develop ethics and thinking skills.
(c) To develop ethics and learning skills.
(d) To develop thinking and learning skills.

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

5. How does Frazier seek to integrate the visitors with the work system at Walden Two?
(a) The visitors must work the same number of hours as the members.
(b) Each visitor is required to contribute two hours work per day.
(c) The visitors are assigned to observe specific work groups and report on their observations.
(d) The visitors must work in at least two areas before they leave.

6. What do babies sleep on in Walden Two?
(a) Foam covered wood.
(b) Cotton sheets.
(c) Easily cleaned stretched plastic that provides comfort and eliminates cleaning.
(d) Wooden slats with sponges.

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

8. 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 creating art.
(c) He says the environment is ideal for personal growth.
(d) He says the environment is ideal for bulding family relationships.

9. 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 encouraged because it elevates one person above another, which Walden Two's code does not permit.
(c) Saying thanks is not necessary because everyone is doing his / her duty.
(d) Saying thanks is not necessary because all work is required.

10. During their first discussion, what does Burris decide to do after the men have spoken about Frazier?
(a) To visit Frazier.
(b) To write to Frazier.
(c) To give Rogers a note of introduction to Frazier.
(d) To call Frazier.

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

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

13. Which of the following terms best describes the approach to education of older children at Walden Two?
(a) Differentiated learning.
(b) Cooperative learning.
(c) Independent learning.
(d) Team learning.

14. Who is in charge of the nursery visited by the group?
(a) Mrs. Nash.
(b) Mrs. Frazier.
(c) Mrs. Meyerson.
(d) Mrs. Rogers.

15. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the management of meals contributes to avoidance of crowds at Walden Two?
(a) Meals are taken to individual living quarters.
(b) Meals are served at different locations.
(c) Meals are served throughout the day.
(d) Meals are served to be taken away.

Short Answer Questions

1. After dinner, as the visitors settle in the lounge, what does Frazier explain about how members of Walden Two contribute to the community?

2. How does Walden Two meet its production needs when members work a relatively short work day?

3. How are the older children divided into grades at school?

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

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

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