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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 mothers.
(b) To get the female perspective.
(c) To get the perspective of the unemployed.
(d) To get the perspective of a mature, ordinary member of the community.

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

5. Who are the first visitors to decide on joining Walden Two?
(a) Steve and Rogers.
(b) Burris and Barbara.
(c) Steve and Mary.
(d) Burris and Rogers.

6. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, how does Castle try to demonstrate his own freedom?
(a) He suggests that he could decide whether or not to light a match.
(b) He suggests that he could decide whether or not to say another word.
(c) He suggests that he could decide whether or not to light a fire.
(d) He suggests that with freedom, he could decide to drop or hold a book of matches.

7. 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 know they cannot do better elsewhere.
(c) He says they are too happy and productive to want to leave.
(d) He says they are forbidden to leave.

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) Metaphor.
(b) Irony.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Allusion.

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

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

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

12. 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 agreed to the Walden Two code.
(d) They have no incentive to become despots in a cooperative society.

13. How does Frazier respond to the accusation from Burris?
(a) He denies the accusations and attacks Burris.
(b) He does not deny that Walden Two controls behavior, but he states that mankind has no other path to a better way of life than that offered by Walden Two.
(c) He admits to some dictatorial behavior, but says it is necessary for good order.
(d) He avoids a confrontation by ignoring the comments of Burris.

14. 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 fortitude.
(c) The teachings of Jesus about temptation.
(d) The teachings of Jesus about love of one's neighbor.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Frazier discount the merits of majority vote in the democratic system?

3. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two's second generation of members differ from its first?

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

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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