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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. 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?
(a) They decide to leave Walden Two immediately.
(b) They object.
(c) They are confused.
(d) They believe it is excellent training.

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

3. Why does Frazier point this out to the visitors?
(a) It illustrates the ability of the community to control specific behaviors that suit the community's needs.
(b) It demonstrates the ability to control young children.
(c) It demonstrates the productivity of the sheep.
(d) It demonstrates the benefits of early marriage.

4. Why does Frazier invite the men to visit Walden Two?
(a) He wants Burris to give a lecture to the members.
(b) To get publicity for the community.
(c) To introduce them to the way of life there.
(d) To give them a talk about utopian communities.

5. What assumption does Walden Two make about how to build resistance in babies?
(a) They should only interact with their mothers.
(b) They should be quarantined.
(c) They should only be fed on organic foods.
(d) They should be introduced to frustration and illness slowly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the group of visitors manage the first work assignment of window-cleaning?

2. In the discussion about socializing children to develop ethics, what is the first lesson that Frazier describes?

3. What is the profession of Burris?

4. What is the attitude of Walden Two towards the importance of mother love in the lives of babies?

5. In the conversation concerning expression of emotions, what criticism does Frazier make of how the wider society socializes children?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After a tour of the dairy, what two traditions of Walden Two do the visitors observe?

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

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

5. Are there any disadvantages to eliminating harmful emotions?

6. What advertising practices does Walden Two observe?

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

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

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

10. As Castle observes the nursery, what is he concerned about and how is his concern addressed?

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