1. Whose ideas for a perfect society are reflected in the structure and operations of Walden Two?
(a) Ideas of the communist leaders.
(b) Ideas of democratic leaders.
(c) Ideas of the author, B.F. Skinner.
(d) Ideas of university professors.

2. Why does Frazier point this out to the visitors?
(a) It demonstrates the ability to control young children.
(b) It demonstrates the productivity of the sheep.
(c) It illustrates the ability of the community to control specific behaviors that suit the community's needs.
(d) It demonstrates the benefits of early marriage.

3. On their way to their first activity on the morning after they participate in entertainment, what do the visitors observe?
(a) They pass children gardening.
(b) They pass children involved in organized sports.
(c) They pass children painting a mural.
(d) They pass children learning geometry with strings and pegs.

4. How does Mrs. Meyerson contribute to the community's cultural activities?
(a) She leads a theater group.
(b) She performs in a musical chorus.
(c) She works with a group of painters.
(d) She leads a dance group.

5. 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 everyone is doing his / her duty.
(b) Saying thanks is not necessary because all work is required.
(c) Saying thanks is not encouraged because it elevates one person above another, which Walden Two's code does not permit.
(d) Saying thanks is not necessary because it suggests obligation.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. As the visitors take their first walk around Walden Two, what does Frazier explain to the visitors about the buildings?

3. After dinner, as the visitors settle in the lounge, what does Frazier explain about how members of Walden Two contribute to the community?

4. What is the name of the passageway where the visitors have their tea on their first day at Walden Two?

5. Where are babies kept in the early stages of life at Walden Two?

(see the answer key)

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