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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 activities does Frazier plan for the group after breakfast on the morning after their leisure activities?
(a) They will visit factories and do their work there.
(b) They will work and then visit churches.
(c) They will have a debate about Walden Two and then do their chores.
(d) They will visit the schools and earn labor credits.

2. After Burris selects what he wants to do from the bulletin board, what do Mary and Steve decide to do instead?
(a) They go to the theater.
(b) They go to a bowling alley.
(c) They go to a movie.
(d) They go to a dance.

3. As the first discussion between Burris, Rogers, and Jamnik evolves, what does the reader learn about the attitude of the two younger men regarding their lives?
(a) They are disillusioned and in search of something different.
(b) They are searching for better careers.
(c) They are happy about their society.
(d) They want to encourage others to go to war.

4. Why does the author expand the visiting group to include these members?
(a) To make the visit more economical.
(b) To satisfy the requirements of Frazier.
(c) To present responses to Walden Two that reflect diverse perspectives.
(d) To make the visit more interesting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?

2. Who else is invited to join the three men as they plan their visit to Walden Two?

3. When Mary exhibits a kind of embroidery stitch to some women, they seem grateful but do not communicate this to her. What is the reason for this?

4. What is the profession of Burris?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What advertising practices does Walden Two observe?

10. After the visit to the schools, what do the visitors discover about child-bearing practices at Walden Two and the advantages of the approach used?

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