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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As far as men and women are concerned, which of the following best sums up the way Frazier describes the allocation of work at Walden Two?
(a) Men participate actively in child-rearing.
(b) There appears to be little difference in the allocation of work between men and women.
(c) Men do leadership and scientific work, while women do housework.
(d) Women take care of their children and work in the kitchen.

2. What is the profession of Burris?
(a) Professor of Psychology.
(b) Professor of Philosophy.
(c) Professor of Politics.
(d) Professor of Sociology.

3. What further explanation does Frazier give about Walden Two's philosophy regarding emotional expression?
(a) They use behavioral engineering to eliminate harmful emotions.
(b) They develop spiritual awareness to offset negative emotions.
(c) They use punishment to control emotions.
(d) They ignore negative emotions until they go away.

4. What subjects do the older children have to study in school?
(a) English, Math, and Science.
(b) Math, Engineering, and Science.
(c) English, Music, Math, and Science.
(d) Whatever interests them.

5. What event does Burris find listed on a bulletin board?
(a) An auction.
(b) A talent show.
(c) A dance.
(d) A performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of Walden Two's philosophy is reflected in the gallery of pictures which Burris stops to admire on the way to their first tea?

2. How does the kitchen staff manage the washing and clearing of dishes after dinner?

3. After observing the behavior of children left behind by those going on a picnic, how do Castle and Barbara respond to Frazier's explanations about emotional expression?

4. Why does Mrs. Meyerson leave the group during their first visit?

5. After Burris selects what he wants to do from the bulletin board, what do Mary and Steve decide to do instead?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the result of the discussion about Frazier and the action that Burris takes?

2. What evidence is there at Walden Two regarding Frazier's idea of a flourishing artistic environment?

3. What three examples does Frazier give of methods used to teach children ethical behavior?

4. After breakfast, what do the visitors observe that involves children and babies?

5. Why does the author expand the group that will visit Walden Two?

6. What does the conversation about jealousy give Frazier the opportunity to do, and how do Barbara and Castle respond?

7. What are the major features of the Walden Two approach to education?

8. What is the philosophy of Walden Two about leisure?

9. Summarize the main features of government and administration at Walden Two.

10. What kind of celebration does the group observe after tea on the first day of the visit?

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