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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Burris investigates the happiness of Walden Two members, what complaint does he overhear?
(a) He hears about tyranny.
(b) He hears about boredom.
(c) He hears about lack of freedom.
(d) He hears about poor planning.

2. 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 parents.
(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 the leaders.

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

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

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

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

7. Later in the discussion about failed communal societies, how does Frazier explain their failure?
(a) They tried to do too much too soon.
(b) They believed they were following truth from God or from visions.
(c) They did not use engineered behavior.
(d) They believed they were perfect.

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

9. How do the child-rearing practices affect the women of Walden Two?
(a) They can become professionals.
(b) They pine for their children.
(c) They are freed from the necessity of being housewives.
(d) They can participate more in community life.

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

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

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

13. As the debate continues, how do Castle and Frazier differ in their views of democracy?
(a) Castle says it is inevitable while Frazier says it's on the decline.
(b) Castle says it is useful, although it has weaknesses; Frazier says its flaws far outweigh its virtues.
(c) Castle says it is a perfect system, while Frazier says it's a proven failure.
(d) Castle says it is necessary while Frazier says it is a fraud.

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

15. How is the Code sustained at Walden Two?
(a) Frazier updates it regularly.
(b) Through discussion and reinforcement at Sunday meetings.
(c) The members vote on what should be in it.
(d) The leaders and managers update it regularly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do some of the visitors go after Sunday breakfast?

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

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

4. 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?

5. Which one of the visitors fails to understand why anyone would want to live at Walden Two?

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