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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. What do the visitors learn at dinner about how the cooks at Walden Two ensure that food is not wasted?
(a) Leftovers are eaten on the folowing day.
(b) They do not cook until a specific number of persons indicate what they want to eat.
(c) Members who leave too much food on their plates are fined for waste.
(d) They cook meals from all around the world and make every effort to see that everything is eaten.

2. According to Frazier's explanation, how is the system managed to prevent members from favoring professional work over manual labor?
(a) Frazier instructs members regarding how many professionals are needed.
(b) Once there are enough members for each profession, others must choose different types of work.
(c) Members are trained for different professions and rotate through them in turn.
(d) Administrators determine how many people are needed in each profession, and the potential applicants decide among themselves who will be selected.

3. How does the kitchen staff manage the washing and clearing of dishes after dinner?
(a) Adolsecents use automatic dishwashers.
(b) The process is automated.
(c) Several members work simultaneously until it is finished.
(d) Members work in several shifts of two people each and much of the washing is automated.

4. As Frazier discusses leisure and boredom, what does he claim about the environment at Walden Two?
(a) He says the environment is ideal for personal growth.
(b) He says the environment is ideal for spiritual well-being.
(c) He says the environment is ideal for creating art.
(d) He says the environment is ideal for bulding family relationships.

5. Early in their tour of Walden Two, the visitors learn that children do not eat with adults in the main dining room until a certain age. What age is this?
(a) Six years.
(b) Twelve years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the older children divided into grades at school?

2. Which of the visitors is the first one to appear critical of Walden Two?

3. How does Frazier respond to Castle's expression of horror at the practices with the children?

4. How does Mrs. Meyerson contribute to the community's cultural activities?

5. What evidence does Frazier cite to support his argument about the impact of leisure on Walden Two?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the visit progresses to the next morning, what tensions emerge among the visitors themselves?

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

3. What advertising practices does Walden Two observe?

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

5. According to Frazier, what are the benefits of the system for organizing work?

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

7. As the novel begins, how does Rogers explain to Burris the need that he and Steve are experiencing?

8. Are there any disadvantages to eliminating harmful emotions?

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

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

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