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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. What personal attack does Frazier make in response to Castle's observation about Walden Two's lack of politics?

2. As Burris investigates the happiness of Walden Two members, what game does he see some playing?

3. Later in the evening after Burris' investigation, who do Burris, Frazier, and Castle observe?

4. According to Frazier, what specific attributes does Walden Two have that will prevent its failure?

5. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, how does Castle try to demonstrate his own freedom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

5. How do the views of Castle and Frazier about freedom conflict?

6. According to Frazier's explanation on the roof, what is the "Good Life"?

7. When Frazier, Burris, and Castle take a walk outside and see a group arriving, what information is given about the growth of the community?

8. How does Castle seek to prove his point about personal freedom, and with what result?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Even though Frazier's role as pioneer and leader of Walden Two is beyond question, he is presented throughout the story as an unappealing person. Write an argument in support of this view and suggest reasons why you think the author portrays him in this way.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Walden Two's approaches to marriage, child-bearing, child-rearing, and relationships between the sexes.

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