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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What assumption does Walden Two make about how to build resistance in babies?
(a) They should be introduced to frustration and illness slowly.
(b) They should only be fed on organic foods.
(c) They should be quarantined.
(d) They should only interact with their mothers.

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

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

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

5. What is the philosophy of the women as described by Mrs. Meyerson after Burris makes his comment?
(a) They dress to flatter themselves but do not follow fashion.
(b) They place no emphasis on looking good.
(c) They are avid followers of modern fashion.
(d) They dress to disguise their attractiveness.

6. As the first discussion between Burris, Rogers, and Jamnik evolves, what does the reader learn about the attitude of the two younger men regarding their lives?
(a) They want to encourage others to go to war.
(b) They are disillusioned and in search of something different.
(c) They are happy about their society.
(d) They are searching for better careers.

7. What is the significance of the name of the passageway where the visitors first have tea?
(a) It is a biblical reference that suggests a way to heaven.
(b) It is a biblical reference that suggests salvation.
(c) It is a biblical reference that suggests the liberation of the Israelites.
(d) It is a biblical reference that suggests perfection.

8. 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.

9. 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 want to reduce expense.
(c) They are very modest.
(d) They do not want to be seen as objects.

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

11. After dinner, as the visitors settle in the lounge, what does Frazier explain about how members of Walden Two contribute to the community?
(a) Members must work eight hours each day.
(b) Through a system of labor credits, members must give fours hours of work each day .
(c) Members are paid for work and must contribute a percentage of their earnings to the community.
(d) Each family is assigned to different chores and these are rotated.

12. How does Burris respond to the women of Walden Two when he first sees them?
(a) He thinks they look overworked and unhappy.
(b) He considers them plain.
(c) He thinks they look dull and bored.
(d) He considers them beautiful.

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

14. According to Frazier's explanation, what is one of the most important expected outcomes of Walden Two's approach to organizing work?
(a) This will usher in a "Golden Age" of creativity.
(b) Walden Two will be productive and self-sufficient.
(c) Members will become more productive.
(d) Walden Two will prosper economically.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the visitors learn about Walden Two's method of keeping babies healthy?

2. Who is the narrator of Walden Two?

3. Whose ideas for a perfect society are reflected in the structure and operations of Walden Two?

4. At the beginning of the novel, where have Rogers and Jamnik been before their visit to Burris?

5. After Burris selects what he wants to do from the bulletin board, what do Mary and Steve decide to do instead?

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