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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-20.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How does Walden Two meet its production needs when members work a relatively short work day?
(a) The labor force includes adolescents and women.
(b) The lifestyle does not require more.
(c) The size of the community permits this.
(d) Workers from the nearby farms give assistance.
2. When Mary exhibits a kind of embroidery stitch to some women, they seem grateful but do not communicate this to her. What is the reason for this?
(a) Saying thanks is not necessary because all work is required.
(b) Saying thanks is not encouraged because it elevates one person above another, which Walden Two's code does not permit.
(c) Saying thanks is not necessary because everyone is doing his / her duty.
(d) Saying thanks is not necessary because it suggests obligation.
3. What is the profession of Burris?
(a) Professor of Philosophy.
(b) Professor of Sociology.
(c) Professor of Politics.
(d) Professor of Psychology.
4. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?
(a) They maintain contact with universities and inventors, but must also do physical labor.
(b) They develop new systems and products, but must also do physical labor.
(c) They are assigned to research and experiments, but have to do some physical work.
(d) They do their professional jobs and manual work, but they only investigate "pure science" in their spare time.
5. Why does Frazier invite the men to visit Walden Two?
(a) To get publicity for the community.
(b) He wants Burris to give a lecture to the members.
(c) To introduce them to the way of life there.
(d) To give them a talk about utopian communities.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does the name of Walden Two contain the word Two?
2. What aspect of Walden Two's philosophy is reflected in the gallery of pictures which Burris stops to admire on the way to their first tea?
3. At their first dinner, Frazier explains that Walden Two never has crowds. What is the explanation for this?
4. How does Frazier seek to integrate the visitors with the work system at Walden Two?
5. How does Mrs. Meyerson contribute to the community's cultural activities?
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