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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the novel, where have Rogers and Jamnik been before their visit to Burris?

2. What evidence does Frazier cite to support his argument about the impact of leisure on Walden Two?

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

4. How do Walden Two's communication practices differ from the outside world?

5. According to Frazier's description of the school system, what is the priority in teaching at Walden Two?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What kind of celebration does the group observe after tea on the first day of the visit?

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

4. How does the author humanize Frazier in the description of the birthday party?

5. How is work organized at Walden Two?

6. As Castle observes the nursery, what is he concerned about and how is his concern addressed?

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

8. What evidence is there at Walden Two regarding Frazier's idea of a flourishing artistic environment?

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An overriding fact about Walden Two is that its members are a self-selected group because they have all chosen to be there. How does this limit the idea of replicating the principles and practices of the community in the wider society?

Essay Topic 2

Today's audiences have been fed a steady diet of science fiction through cinema, television, and theater. Discuss the pros and cons of the observation that this diet has reduced the impact of "Walden Two" as an example of this genre.

Essay Topic 3

Write a character sketch of Frazier, presenting reasons for your portrayal and commenting on this character's impact on the events in the play.

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