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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 express the author's theories.
(b) He is used to defend Walden Two.
(c) He is used to attack communism.
(d) He is used to contradict the author's beliefs.

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

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

6. 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 Frazier has indoctrinated them.
(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 they are better off than in the outside world.

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

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

9. 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.

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

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

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

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

14. What do the visitors who want to join Walden Two have to pass?
(a) Intelligence and aptitude tests.
(b) Career tests and physicals.
(c) A physical.
(d) Physicals and intelligence tests.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Frazier's explanation of behavior theory, what two contradictory forces occur simultaneously when it is applied?

3. According to Frazier's explanation, what effect has Walden Two's involvement in politics achieved?

4. What does Burris learn from the housewife about how Walden Two finds out if members are happy?

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

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