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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frazier discount the merits of majority vote in the democratic system?
(a) The majority can be misguided.
(b) The majority are really the pawns of a few politicians.
(c) The majority can become oppressors of the minority.
(d) The majority can overturn what is best for society.

2. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two overcome the weaknesses of democracy?
(a) By leaving government to experts and by emphasizing cooperation and planning.
(b) By having everyone vote in the same way after canvassing their opinions.
(c) By relying on the Political Manager and gathering the ideas of members.
(d) By relying on the ombudsman and disallowing dissent.

3. In the discussion about Walden Two's future and the possible impact on farmers, what is Frazier's response to Castle's questions about his ideology?
(a) He avoids answering.
(b) He accepts that he believes in aspects of both.
(c) He accepts that he is a Fascist.
(d) He admits he has no belief in democracy, but he denies being a Fascist.

4. Where do some of the visitors go after Sunday breakfast?
(a) To the park.
(b) To a Sunday service.
(c) To the beach.
(d) To the neighboring farm.

5. As the debate continues, how do Castle and Frazier differ in their views of democracy?
(a) Castle says it is useful, although it has weaknesses; Frazier says its flaws far outweigh its virtues.
(b) Castle says it is a perfect system, while Frazier says it's a proven failure.
(c) Castle says it is necessary while Frazier says it is a fraud.
(d) Castle says it is inevitable while Frazier says it's on the decline.

6. What does Burris learn from the housewife that he meets on the way to his room, regarding whether she is happy?
(a) She doesn't seem to think about happiness and seems to take it for granted.
(b) She is happy sometimes.
(c) She is very happy.
(d) She is not happy.

7. As Burris returns to his room and meets a housewife nearby, what does he find out from her about Frazier?
(a) She is upset with Frazier's leadership.
(b) She barely knows Frazier.
(c) She is pleased with Frazier's leadership.
(d) She was married to Frazier.

8. Why does Frazier believe that Walden Two planners are unlikely to become dictators?
(a) They have agreed to the Walden Two code.
(b) They have no incentive to become despots in a cooperative society.
(c) They have agreed to the Walden Two code.
(d) They have no ambition because this is not permitted.

9. Following the discussion of marriage and child-bearing, what view of the modern world does Frazier use to justify some of the family-oriented practices at Walden Two?
(a) The modern family is not accomplishing its purposes.
(b) The traditional family is an outdated concept.
(c) It takes a whole community, not just parents, to raise children.
(d) The family is weakening in the modern world, and the Walden Two community takes on traditional family roles.

10. After hearing about the decision of two visitors to join Walden Two, what observation does Castle make about the apparent happiness of the members of Walden Two?
(a) They seem happy because they are better off than in the outside world.
(b) They are a false front engineered Frazier.
(c) They seem happy because they are simple and afraid of Frazier.
(d) They seem happy because Frazier has indoctrinated them.

11. What does Frazier explain to the group when one asks about how fast Walden Two can take on new members?
(a) The process will be guided by research.
(b) The process will be rapid and based on experimentation.
(c) Walen Two has no desire to limit the number of new members.
(d) The process will be experimental and taken one step at a time.

12. After the observation of the new arrivals, when Burris questions Frazier about the example of an aggressive adolescent, how does Frazier suggest that this would be handled at Walden Two?
(a) The other adolescents would retaliate.
(b) The other adolescents would report instances of aggression and suggest punishment.
(c) The culture of the other adolscents would cause him to conform.
(d) The aggressive adolescent would be separated from others until he behaves appropriately.

13. How is the Code sustained at Walden Two?
(a) Frazier updates it regularly.
(b) The members vote on what should be in it.
(c) The leaders and managers update it regularly.
(d) Through discussion and reinforcement at Sunday meetings.

14. As Burris investigates the happiness of Walden Two members, what game does he see some playing?
(a) Scrabble.
(b) Football.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Chess.

15. What views about power does Frazier express in response to Castle's comments?
(a) It is a part of leadership at Walden Two.
(b) It is dangerous to freedom.
(c) It corrupts governments.
(d) It is needed to maintain control.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the same discussion about family life, what significant difference between traditional marriage and marriage at Walden Two does Frazier explain?

2. As Burris investigates the happiness of Walden Two members, what complaint does he overhear?

3. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, how does Castle try to demonstrate his own freedom?

4. On the same Sunday evening when Castle and Frazier argue about using a science of behavior to control behavior, how does Frazier justify its necessity?

5. According to Frazier, how do the child-rearing practices affect the development of the children?

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