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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 rearing of Walden Two children up to three-years-old compare with that of babies?
(a) They all receive inoculations and eat only organic food.
(b) Their playing and sleeping arrangements are the same.
(c) Their health care is the same.
(d) Their sleeping arrangements are the same.

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

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?
(a) Saying thanks is not necessary because all work is required.
(b) Saying thanks is not necessary because everyone is doing his / her duty.
(c) Saying thanks is not encouraged because it elevates one person above another, which Walden Two's code does not permit.
(d) Saying thanks is not necessary because it suggests obligation.

4. 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 happy about their society.
(c) They want to encourage others to go to war.
(d) They are searching for better careers.

5. How are the older children divided into grades at school?
(a) According to age.
(b) According to reading ability.
(c) There are no grades.
(d) According to their test scores.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Walden Two meet its production needs when members work a relatively short work day?

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

3. According to Frazier's explanation, what is one of the most important expected outcomes of Walden Two's approach to organizing work?

4. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?

5. After their tour of the dairy, when Mrs. Meyerson joins the group, what tradition involving young couples do the visitors observe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. How is work organized at Walden Two?

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

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

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

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

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

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