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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. Why does Frazier believe that Walden Two planners are unlikely to become dictators?
(a) They have no incentive to become despots in a cooperative society.
(b) They have agreed to the Walden Two code.
(c) They have agreed to the Walden Two code.
(d) They have no ambition because this is not permitted.

2. Later in the evening after Burris' investigation, who do Burris, Frazier, and Castle observe?
(a) The Ombusdsmen of Walden Six.
(b) The Assistant Planners of Walden Six.
(c) The Managers of Walden Six.
(d) A new group arriving to start Walden Six.

3. What do the visitors who want to join Walden Two have to pass?
(a) Intelligence and aptitude tests.
(b) Career tests and physicals.
(c) A physical.
(d) Physicals and intelligence tests.

4. What is the likely reason for the decision of the first two visitors to join Walden Two?
(a) They are excited about the opportunities for spiritual growth.
(b) They are excited about the opportunities available for just four labor credits a day.
(c) They are excited about the simplicity of the lifestyle.
(d) The economic opportunities attract them.

5. What is the role of religion in life at Walden Two?
(a) The leaders make sure it plays no role at all.
(b) Most people's religious beliefs fade into the background.
(c) It plays a signficant role in the life of members, but not of the leaders.
(d) It plays a significant role for all.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Frazier's explanation, what effect has Walden Two's involvement in politics achieved?

2. According to Frazier, how do the child-rearing practices affect the development of the children?

3. As Burris returns to his room and meets a housewife nearby, what does he find out from her about Frazier?

4. What does Frazier believe is the cause of Burris' reluctance to embrace the lifestyle of Walden Two?

5. What further clarification does Frazier give to the group about the new kind of behavioral control?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Castle and Frazier agree that force or threat of force can control behavior, what additions does Frazier make to the discussion?

2. Although Frazier disagrees, does Castle imply that there is indoctrination of young people at Walden Two?

3. What is the essence of the conflict between Castle and Frazier about democracy?

4. When Burris and Frazier are alone after rain destroys the group's plan of an afternoon walk, of what does Burris accuse Frazier, and why?

5. As he seeks verification of the happiness of Walden Two's members, what groups does Burris encounter and what does he conclude?

6. What conflicting views about life at Walden Two surface for Rogers and Barbara after they have been exposed to some of the practices like education and family life?

7. What is Frazier's vision for Walden Two?

8. How does Walden Two relate to government in the wider society, and what has the method accomplished?

9. When the group sits down to lunch and Castle questions Frazier about government and politics, how does Frazier respond?

10. How does Frazier justify the emphasis on control at Walden Two?

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