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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. Whose ideas for a perfect society are reflected in the structure and operations of Walden Two?
2. How are new leaders and managers chosen at Walden Two?
3. As the group observes the child's birthday celebration, how does the author add a human touch to the portrayal of Frazier?
4. Based on Frazier's description of the system, which of the following statements best describes a weakness in the way leaders are chosen at Walden Two?
5. What subjects do the older children have to study in school?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does the author expand the group that will visit Walden Two?
2. How does the author humanize Frazier in the description of the birthday party?
3. What kind of celebration does the group observe after tea on the first day of the visit?
4. What is the result of the discussion about Frazier and the action that Burris takes?
5. What aspects of Walden Two's practices do the visitors observe at dinner?
6. How does Burris convey his interest in the ideas of Steve and Rogers?
7. What explanations does Mrs. Nash give the visitors about bringing up babies at Walden Two?
8. After breakfast, what do the visitors observe that involves children and babies?
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. As Castle observes the nursery, what is he concerned about and how is his concern addressed?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Walden Two is more a debate on ideologies than it is a novel; therefore the author pays no attention to plot, character and themes. Making reference to specific evidence from the novel, discuss this view.
Essay Topic 2
The novel takes place almost exclusively in one setting - the confines of Walden Two. What are the limitations caused by this single setting, and what techniques does the writer use to overcome such limitations?
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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