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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 culture of the other adolscents would cause him to conform.
(b) The other adolescents would report instances of aggression and suggest punishment.
(c) The aggressive adolescent would be separated from others until he behaves appropriately.
(d) The other adolescents would retaliate.

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

3. Where do some of the visitors go after Sunday breakfast?
(a) To the neighboring farm.
(b) To the beach.
(c) To a Sunday service.
(d) To the park.

4. How does Frazier explain the low incidence of adultery at Walden Two?
(a) Adultery results in public disgrace.
(b) Adultery results in expulsion from the community.
(c) The marriages are arranged and strict rules apply.
(d) The community encourages friendships between the sexes.

5. What is the major difference between the arguments advanced by Castle and those advanced by Frazier?
(a) Castle's arguments are abstract while Frazier's are concrete and practical.
(b) Castle's arguments are pragmatic while Frazier's are idealistic.
(c) Castle's arguments are weak while Frazier's arguments are strong.
(d) Castle's arguments are forceful while Frazier's arguments are weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the first visitors to decide on joining Walden Two?

2. As Burris smokes in the garden, what thought occurs to him about the impact of his visit to Walden Two?

3. At the group's Sunday breakfast, how does Barbara's behavior affect Frazier?

4. As the debate continues, how do Castle and Frazier differ in their views of democracy?

5. What views about power does Frazier express in response to Castle's comments?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After they have heard about education and child-rearing, what views about family life does Frazier share with the visitors?

3. 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?

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

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

6. What do the motives of Steve and Barbara suggest about the type of persons that Walden Two might attract?

7. Why is Frazier's response to Castle's question about government and politics ironic?

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

9. 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?

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

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