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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. How does the group of visitors manage the first work assignment of window-cleaning?
(a) They have no difficulty adjusting to physical work.
(b) Burris is inefficient and uncomfortable, but they get through the work.
(c) They are unaccustomed to this work, so they do not do well.
(d) They get through a good deal of the work in two hours, but Barbara is inefficient and uncomfortable.

2. As the visitors get ready for their work assignment together, and Burris and Mary share breakfast, what develops between these two characters?
(a) They dislike each other.
(b) Burris seems too intellectual for Mary, but he seems attracted to her.
(c) Mary is attracted to Burris, but she is too simple for him.
(d) They do not speak much to each other.

3. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?
(a) They maintain contact with universities and inventors, but must also do physical labor.
(b) They are assigned to research and experiments, but have to do some physical work.
(c) They do their professional jobs and manual work, but they only investigate "pure science" in their spare time.
(d) They develop new systems and products, but must also do physical labor.

4. Which of the following terms best describes the approach to education of older children at Walden Two?
(a) Team learning.
(b) Differentiated learning.
(c) Cooperative learning.
(d) Independent learning.

5. How do Walden Two's communication practices differ from the outside world?
(a) Performance and events are listed on bulletin boards instead of splashy advertisements.
(b) Young people take around flyers about upcoming events.
(c) A Town Crier communicates necessary information.
(d) Events are announced at meal times.

Short Answer 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?

2. What is the name of the passageway where the visitors have their tea on their first day at Walden Two?

3. Apart from artwork in the gallery, what other type of artistic activity is referred to in the first part of the visitors' tour of Walden Two?

4. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the management of meals contributes to avoidance of crowds at Walden Two?

5. In the first discussion between Rogers, Burris, and Jamnik, why is Frazier's name introduced?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are some of the feelings about his work that Burris has while being visited by the two men?

4. How does Burris convey his interest in the ideas of Steve and Rogers?

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

6. What explanations does Mrs. Nash give the visitors about bringing up babies at Walden Two?

7. What is the narrative perspective of the novel, and why does the author choose it?

8. What is the significance of the sheep that Frazier points out to the group early in their visit?

9. Are there any disadvantages to eliminating harmful emotions?

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

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