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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 the observation of the new arrivals, when Burris questions Frazier about the example of an aggressive adolescent, how does Frazier suggest that this would be handled at Walden Two?
(a) The other adolescents would retaliate.
(b) The aggressive adolescent would be separated from others until he behaves appropriately.
(c) The culture of the other adolscents would cause him to conform.
(d) The other adolescents would report instances of aggression and suggest punishment.

2. As Burris investigates the happiness of Walden Two members, what game does he see some playing?
(a) Scrabble.
(b) Chess.
(c) Football.
(d) Tennis.

3. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, on what point do Castle and Frazier agree?
(a) That sanctions do control behavior.
(b) That force and the threat of force do control behavior.
(c) That conditioning does control behavior.
(d) That fear of consequences does control behavior.

4. What is problematic about Rogers' desire to embrace the Walden Two lifestyle?
(a) It puts him in conflict with his fiancee.
(b) It conflicts with his desire for freedom.
(c) It will take him away from his family.
(d) It puts him in conflict with his desire fro financial success.

5. According to Frazier, what specific attributes does Walden Two have that will prevent its failure?
(a) Democracy and experimentation.
(b) Experimentation and leadership.
(c) Experimentation and openness to change.
(d) Democracy and behavior engineering.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Burris learn from the housewife that he meets on the way to his room, regarding whether she is happy?

2. In the same discussion about family life, what significant difference between traditional marriage and marriage at Walden Two does Frazier explain?

3. How does Frazier respond to Castle's proposal to demonstrate his freedom?

4. What is the role of the person who is responsible for Walden Two's relationship to government in the wider society?

5. Identify the critical features that constitute "the good life", as outline by Frazier.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After hearing extensive reports from Frazier about the members of Walden Two, what does Burris decide to do?

3. Why are Steve and Mary attracted to joining Walden Two?

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. While on the roof, how does Frazier counter Castle's claim that life at Walden Two offers no challenge and lacks moral law?

9. In discussing failed communal societies, what comparisons does Frazier make between them and Walden Two?

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

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