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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After his heavy work stacking wood, when Burris talks with Frazier at dinner about communal societies that have failed, what is Frazier's first response?
(a) He asserts that Walden Two is definitely superior.
(b) He asserts that they lacked leadership.
(c) He refuses to compare them with Walden Two because he has little knowledge of them.
(d) He asserts that they lacked vision.

2. To what does Frazier relate his theory of behavior?
(a) The teachings of Jesus about loving one's enemies.
(b) The teachings of Jesus about temptation.
(c) The teachings of Jesus about fortitude.
(d) The teachings of Jesus about love of one's neighbor.

3. Later in the evening after Burris' investigation, who do Burris, Frazier, and Castle observe?
(a) A new group arriving to start Walden Six.
(b) The Assistant Planners of Walden Six.
(c) The Managers of Walden Six.
(d) The Ombusdsmen of Walden Six.

4. What literary device is evident in the underlying contradiction between Frazier's comments on power and his own involvement in leading Walden Two?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Irony.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Metaphor.

5. While observing this group, what does Frazier reveal to the observers about Walden Two?
(a) It is cutting back on the formation of new communities.
(b) It has been perpetuating itself by forming similar communities at Walden Three, Four and Five.
(c) It has over ten branches.
(d) It has reached its final goal of six communities.

6. What is the occupation of the housewife?
(a) She's a baker and has many hobbies.
(b) She minds her children.
(c) She spends all of her time as a baker.
(d) She is a nurse who bakes in her spare time.

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

8. As Burris smokes in the garden, what thought occurs to him about the impact of his visit to Walden Two?
(a) Few people smoke, and he smokes much less than normal.
(b) He smokes only in the company of those who smoke.
(c) He smokes much more than normal.
(d) Everyone smokes, so he smokes more than normal.

9. Why is Rogers particularly impressed with Walden Two?
(a) He is excited about a free society.
(b) He is looking for a simpler life.
(c) During his experience at war, he realized the problematic nature of his elite life in the States.
(d) The community is a contrast to the things that upset him at home.

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

11. What does Burris find when he goes off by himself to investigate whether Walden Two members are happy?
(a) He finds that groups are either indifferent or very happy with Walden Two.
(b) Most people appear to be indifferent.
(c) He finds a group whose members are definitely miserable with life at Walden Two.
(d) He finds a variety of groups engaged in various ordinary activities.

12. When the visitors have almost completed their window washing, what is the next assignment for Rogers, Steve, and Burris?
(a) They paint the nursery.
(b) They stack wood behind the theater.
(c) They clean the school.
(d) They refurbish buildings.

13. What is the role of religion in life at Walden Two?
(a) The leaders make sure it plays no role at all.
(b) It plays a signficant role in the life of members, but not of the leaders.
(c) Most people's religious beliefs fade into the background.
(d) It plays a significant role for all.

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

15. How does Frazier explain the low incidence of adultery at Walden Two?
(a) Adultery results in expulsion from the community.
(b) Adultery results in public disgrace.
(c) The community encourages friendships between the sexes.
(d) The marriages are arranged and strict rules apply.

Short Answer Questions

1. At lunch after the tour of the medical facilities, what aspects of modern society does Castle suggest are needed at Walden Two?

2. At the group's Sunday breakfast, how does Barbara's behavior affect Frazier?

3. What does Frazier explain to the group when one asks about how fast Walden Two can take on new members?

4. How does Frazier respond to Castle's proposal to demonstrate his freedom?

5. What is the major difference between the arguments advanced by Castle and those advanced by Frazier?

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