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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 is the impact on Burris when he participates in his chosen form of entertainment?
(a) He believes Fraizer's ideas are unrealistic.
(b) He is overcome with the idea of a Golden Age.
(c) He is not convinced that Walden Two has the potential for a Golden Age.
(d) He agrees with Frazier's philosophy.

2. After their tour of the dairy, when Mrs. Meyerson joins the group, what tradition involving young couples do the visitors observe?
(a) They attend parenting classes.
(b) They learn to cook and bake.
(c) They work on their own living quarters.
(d) They attend counseling sessions.

3. What approach to psychology is reflected in this first activity that is observed by the visitors?
(a) Personality Psychology.
(b) Behaviorism.
(c) Abnormal Psychology.
(d) Management Psychology.

4. What is the significance of the name of the passageway where the visitors first have tea?
(a) It is a biblical reference that suggests the liberation of the Israelites.
(b) It is a biblical reference that suggests salvation.
(c) It is a biblical reference that suggests perfection.
(d) It is a biblical reference that suggests a way to heaven.

5. According to Frazier's explanation, what is one of the most important expected outcomes of Walden Two's approach to organizing work?
(a) Walden Two will prosper economically.
(b) This will usher in a "Golden Age" of creativity.
(c) Members will become more productive.
(d) Walden Two will be productive and self-sufficient.

Short Answer Questions

1. On their way to their first activity on the morning after they participate in entertainment, what do the visitors observe?

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

3. Which of the following features are included in the systems of work and leadership outlined by Frazier in his description of Walden Two?

4. What part does soup play in one of the lessons that the children must learn in order to internalize ethics?

5. As the group observes some children leaving for a picnic, what answer does Castle receive when he asks about jealousy among those left behind?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Frazier responsive to requests for visits from the "failed" outside world to his new society?

2. How does the author humanize Frazier in the description of the birthday party?

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

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

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

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

7. What are the deficiencies of Walden Two's system of government?

8. How is work organized at Walden Two?

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

10. What aspects of Walden Two's practices do the visitors observe at dinner?

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