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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, on what point do Castle and Frazier agree?
(a) That sanctions do control behavior.
(b) That fear of consequences does control behavior.
(c) That force and the threat of force do control behavior.
(d) That conditioning does control behavior.

2. What is the major difference between the arguments advanced by Castle and those advanced by Frazier?
(a) Castle's arguments are weak while Frazier's arguments are strong.
(b) Castle's arguments are forceful while Frazier's arguments are weak.
(c) Castle's arguments are abstract while Frazier's are concrete and practical.
(d) Castle's arguments are pragmatic while Frazier's are idealistic.

3. According to Frazier's explanation, what effect has Walden Two's involvement in politics achieved?
(a) It has brought change to other States.
(b) It has cleaned up corrupt politicians.
(c) It has changed laws.
(d) It has brought down a President.

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

5. What is ironic about Frazier's stated opposition to political action?
(a) He uses the same methods that are used in the wider political system.
(b) He is involved in political action himself.
(c) Although he says nothing can be achieved through it, his description of Walden Two's political activity shows otherwise.
(d) He has forgotten how he came to be the leader of Walden Two.

6. What is the likely reason for the decision of the first two visitors to join Walden Two?
(a) They are excited about the opportunities available for just four labor credits a day.
(b) They are excited about the opportunities for spiritual growth.
(c) They are excited about the simplicity of the lifestyle.
(d) The economic opportunities attract them.

7. 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 report instances of aggression and suggest punishment.
(b) The other adolescents would retaliate.
(c) The aggressive adolescent would be separated from others until he behaves appropriately.
(d) The culture of the other adolscents would cause him to conform.

8. 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) Metaphor.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Irony.

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

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 Frazier has indoctrinated them.
(d) They seem happy because they are simple and afraid of Frazier.

11. When the group's Sunday afternoon walk is canceled due to rain, and Burris finds himself alone with Frazier and Castle, of what does Burris accuse Frazier?
(a) Of being a Communist.
(b) Of being a tyrant.
(c) Of being a figurehead.
(d) Of being a manipulator and despot.

12. 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?
(a) He says that without it, people would be controlled by less benevolent forces such as politicians and salesmen.
(b) He says leaders have always controlled the behavior of followers.
(c) He says that without it there would be disorder.
(d) He says that without it the world has no chance of improvement.

13. How does Frazier suggest that the growth of Walden Two will affect farmers in the future?
(a) Farmers will want to join Walden Two because of the emphasis on production.
(b) Farmers all over the country may be forced off their land to make space for Walden Two.
(c) Farmers will be integrated with Walden Two communities.
(d) Farmers will have a ready market for their produce.

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

15. When questioned by Burris about young people leaving Walden Two, how does Frazier respond?
(a) He says they know they cannot do better elsewhere.
(b) He says they tell young people all about the world and even give them projects to do about issues in the outside world.
(c) He says they are too happy and productive to want to leave.
(d) He says they are forbidden to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two overcome the weaknesses of democracy?

2. What personal attack does Frazier make in response to Castle's observation about Walden Two's lack of politics?

3. As Burris investigates the happiness of Walden Two members, what game does he see some playing?

4. What is the role of the person who is responsible for Walden Two's relationship to government in the wider society?

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

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