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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What personal attack does Frazier make in response to Castle's observation about Walden Two's lack of politics?
(a) He asserts that Walden Two does more for good citizenship and world peace than Castle.
(b) He says Castle shouldn't speak because he was in the war.
(c) He says Castle would never be allowed in Walden Two again because he is negative.
(d) He says Castle is just too dumb to understand the system.

2. What does Frazier believe is the cause of Burris' reluctance to embrace the lifestyle of Walden Two?
(a) Frazier believes it's because Burris is an intellectual and he can't admit he has been wrong all along.
(b) Frazier believes it's because Burris does not accept a psychology of behavior.
(c) Frazier believes it's because Burris had a bad experience with a communal group.
(d) Frazier believes it is because Burris dislikes him as a person.

3. 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 the leaders.
(b) Based on research and experimentation, Walden Two spouses sleep in separate rooms.
(c) Based on research and experimentation, spouses live together before marriage.
(d) Based on research and experimentation, marriages are arranged by parents.

4. What is a Fascist?
(a) Someone who believes in a mixture of democracy and communism.
(b) Someone who believes in an offshoot of communism.
(c) Someone who believes in or supports radical, authoritatian national politics.
(d) Someone who fights any form of organized politics.

5. As the visitors tour the mental and dental facilities, what is evidently the major emphasis in the approach to care?
(a) Emergency care.
(b) Family care.
(c) Cheap care.
(d) Preventative care.

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

7. How does Frazier respond to Castle's proposal to demonstrate his freedom?
(a) He laughs at Castle's silly game.
(b) He manipulates Castle to do the opposite of what is in his mind.
(c) He tells Castle it would be a futile exercise.
(d) He allows Castle to prove his point.

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

9. In the part of the debate when they speak about democracy, what weaknesses of this system does Frazier point out?
(a) Elections are media campaigns and a single vote doesn't really matter.
(b) Elections are a sham and voters know nothing about the issues.
(c) Elections are a sham and voters know nothing about the issues.
(d) Elections are a sham and politicians manipulate voters.

10. How is failure treated at Walden Two?
(a) Persons who fail are channelled into different types of work.
(b) Persons who fail are asked to leave the community.
(c) Persons who fail are moved to different jobs and if this continues, they see a psychologist.
(d) Persons who fail have to go back to school.

11. 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 respect all adults.
(c) The children grow up more quickly.
(d) The children have less conflict with their parents.

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

13. After the dinner at which Burris and Frazier discuss failed communal societies, where do they hear from Frazier about the "Good Life"?
(a) The theater.
(b) The roof.
(c) The tea room.
(d) The walkway.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary device is evident in the underlying contradiction between Frazier's comments on power and his own involvement in leading Walden Two?

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

3. To what does Frazier relate his theory of behavior?

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

5. When the visitors have almost completed their window washing, what is the next assignment for Rogers, Steve, and Burris?

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