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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In response to Frazier's assertions about keeping young people at Walden Two, Castle indirectly suggests that the practice is like indoctrination. What is the literary device used by the author in Castle's response?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Transferred epithet.
(d) Allusion.

2. What further clarification does Frazier give to the group about the new kind of behavioral control?
(a) He says its effectiveness has been proven at Walden Two.
(b) He says it conflicts with ideas about self-control.
(c) He says it is the basis of the practices at Walden Two.
(d) He says it is more successful than punishment.

3. 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(a) The traditional family is an outdated concept.
(b) The family is weakening in the modern world, and the Walden Two community takes on traditional family roles.
(c) It takes a whole community, not just parents, to raise children.
(d) The modern family is not accomplishing its purposes.

4. Later in the discussion about failed communal societies, how does Frazier explain their failure?
(a) They believed they were following truth from God or from visions.
(b) They did not use engineered behavior.
(c) They tried to do too much too soon.
(d) They believed they were perfect.

5. According to Frazier, how do the child-rearing practices affect the development of the children?
(a) The children relate to adults of their choice and are less dependent on their parents.
(b) The children have less conflict with their parents.
(c) The children respect all adults.
(d) The children grow up more quickly.

6. Why is Rogers particularly impressed with Walden Two?
(a) He is looking for a simpler life.
(b) He is excited about a free society.
(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.

7. In the same discussion about family life, what significant difference between traditional marriage and marriage at Walden Two does Frazier explain?
(a) Based on research and experimentation, marriages are arranged by parents.
(b) Based on research and experimentation, marriages are arranged by the leaders.
(c) Based on research and experimentation, spouses live together before marriage.
(d) Based on research and experimentation, Walden Two spouses sleep in separate rooms.

8. 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 clean the school.
(c) They stack wood behind the theater.
(d) They refurbish buildings.

9. Why does the author have Burris discuss matters with the housewife that he meets on the way to his room?
(a) To get the perspective of a mature, ordinary member of the community.
(b) To get the perspective of the unemployed.
(c) To get the female perspective.
(d) To get the perspective of mothers.

10. According to Frazier's explanation of behavior theory, what two contradictory forces occur simultaneously when it is applied?
(a) Freedom and tyranny.
(b) Freedom and dictatorship.
(c) Freedom and control.
(d) Free will and obedience.

11. At lunch after the tour of the medical facilities, what aspects of modern society does Castle suggest are needed at Walden Two?
(a) Government and politics.
(b) Elections and shared leadership.
(c) Governent and religion.
(d) Religion and politics.

12. 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 accepts that he believes in aspects of both.
(b) He admits he has no belief in democracy, but he denies being a Fascist.
(c) He accepts that he is a Fascist.
(d) He avoids answering.

13. In the argument that takes place when the rain causes Burris, Castle, and Frazier to have an extended discussion, what is the major purpose served by Frazier's arguments?
(a) He is used to contradict the author's beliefs.
(b) He is used to express the author's theories.
(c) He is used to defend Walden Two.
(d) He is used to attack communism.

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

15. Identify the critical features that constitute "the good life", as outline by Frazier.
(a) Health, minimal unpleasant work, the opportunity to utilize talents, having satisfying personal relationships, and relaxation.
(b) Freedom, personal success, and family success.
(c) Satisfying relationships, good health, and economic success.
(d) Fame, fortune, and health.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Frazier believe is the cause of Burris' reluctance to embrace the lifestyle of Walden Two?

3. 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?

4. According to Frazier, what specific attributes does Walden Two have that will prevent its failure?

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

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