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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What views about power does Frazier express in response to Castle's comments?
(a) It is dangerous to freedom.
(b) It is needed to maintain control.
(c) It corrupts governments.
(d) It is a part of leadership at Walden Two.

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

3. 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 will have a ready market for their produce.
(c) Farmers will want to join Walden Two because of the emphasis on production.
(d) Farmers all over the country may be forced off their land to make space for Walden Two.

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

5. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two overcome the weaknesses of democracy?
(a) By relying on the Political Manager and gathering the ideas of members.
(b) By leaving government to experts and by emphasizing cooperation and planning.
(c) By having everyone vote in the same way after canvassing their opinions.
(d) By relying on the ombudsman and disallowing dissent.

6. Why is Rogers particularly impressed with Walden Two?
(a) During his experience at war, he realized the problematic nature of his elite life in the States.
(b) The community is a contrast to the things that upset him at home.
(c) He is looking for a simpler life.
(d) He is excited about a free society.

7. What is problematic about Rogers' desire to embrace the Walden Two lifestyle?
(a) It conflicts with his desire for freedom.
(b) It puts him in conflict with his fiancee.
(c) It will take him away from his family.
(d) It puts him in conflict with his desire fro financial success.

8. Faced with Castle's challenge about the absence of moral law at Walden Two, what does Frazier display?
(a) He displays the willingness to give the matter some thought.
(b) He displays an intolerance for opposition.
(c) He displays faith in Walden Two's abiity to manage without it.
(d) He displays pragmatism and a belief that all behavior can be dealt with by experimentation and social engineering.

9. 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.

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

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

12. 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 very happy.
(c) She is happy sometimes.
(d) She doesn't seem to think about happiness and seems to take it for granted.

13. When the group's Sunday afternoon is canceled due to rain, what do Steve and Barbara do instead?
(a) They go to the movies.
(b) They join a group of musicians for an impromptu concert.
(c) They go back to church.
(d) They go to a meeting about Walden Two's code.

14. As Burris smokes in the garden, what thought occurs to him about the impact of his visit to Walden Two?
(a) Everyone smokes, so he smokes more than normal.
(b) He smokes only in the company of those who smoke.
(c) Few people smoke, and he smokes much less than normal.
(d) He smokes much more than normal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, how does Castle try to demonstrate his own freedom?

2. Who are the first visitors to decide on joining Walden Two?

3. In the part of the debate when they speak about democracy, what weaknesses of this system does Frazier point out?

4. What new kind of control does Frazier add to the Sunday evening debate about behavior control?

5. How do the child-rearing practices affect the women of Walden Two?

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