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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What factors determine the most common form of entertainment at Walden Two?
(a) Cost and time to organize it.
(b) Talent and time.
(c) Cost, transportation, and the amount of trouble involved.
(d) The members of the community vote on what they want to do.

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

4. 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 children should be introduced to art early in life.
(d) They believe art is needed for mental exercise.

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

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

7. 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 want to reduce expense.
(d) They do not want to be seen as objects.

8. Which of the following terms best describes some of the weaknesses that Frazier attributes to the traditional educational system?
(a) Overly bureaucratic and often pointless.
(b) Bureaucratic and boring.
(c) Bureaucratic and ineffective.
(d) Bureaucratic and inefficient.

9. How does the kitchen staff manage the washing and clearing of dishes after dinner?
(a) Members work in several shifts of two people each and much of the washing is automated.
(b) Several members work simultaneously until it is finished.
(c) The process is automated.
(d) Adolsecents use automatic dishwashers.

10. After the visitors complete their first session of window-cleaning, how does Frazier clarify the view that Walden Two is about "getting back to a simpler time"?
(a) The objective is to increase physical and spiritual activity.
(b) The objective is to reduce work and improve relationships.
(c) He explains that the objective is to reduce hard labor, use technology, and create leisure.
(d) The objective is to increase physical work and improve health.

11. After their tour of the dairy, when Mrs. Meyerson joins the group, what tradition involving young couples do the visitors observe?
(a) They attend parenting classes.
(b) They work on their own living quarters.
(c) They learn to cook and bake.
(d) They attend counseling sessions.

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

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

14. 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 discipline.
(b) It avoids administration, discipline, and a standardized curriculum.
(c) There is no formal testing.
(d) There is no standardized curriculum.

15. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?
(a) The child is Frazier's daughter and he gives her a big hug.
(b) Frazier makes a touching speech.
(c) Frazier seems proud and happy for the girl, and Burris thinks he sees a tear on Frazier's cheek.
(d) Frazier expresses sadness because he has no children of his own.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which member of the group raises questions about mother love for babies?

3. What do babies sleep on in Walden Two?

4. As the visitors get ready for their work assignment together, and Burris and Mary share breakfast, what develops between these two characters?

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

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