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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Frazier's explanation, how is the system managed to prevent members from favoring professional work over manual labor?
(a) Members are trained for different professions and rotate through them in turn.
(b) Frazier instructs members regarding how many professionals are needed.
(c) Administrators determine how many people are needed in each profession, and the potential applicants decide among themselves who will be selected.
(d) Once there are enough members for each profession, others must choose different types of work.

2. What is the profession of Burris?
(a) Professor of Psychology.
(b) Professor of Philosophy.
(c) Professor of Politics.
(d) Professor of Sociology.

3. 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?
(a) They believe gifted persons should be allowed to focus on artistic work only.
(b) They believe that making lesiure time available to members will lead to a flourishing of artistic work.
(c) They believe children should be introduced to art early in life.
(d) They believe art is needed for mental exercise.

4. How does the group of visitors manage the first work assignment of window-cleaning?
(a) They get through a good deal of the work in two hours, but Barbara is inefficient and uncomfortable.
(b) They have no difficulty adjusting to physical work.
(c) They are unaccustomed to this work, so they do not do well.
(d) Burris is inefficient and uncomfortable, but they get through the work.

5. Which of the following terms best sums up the approach to decision-making, as described by Frazier to the visitors?
(a) It is a system of cooperation and consensus at the leadership level.
(b) It is a system of decision-making by committees.
(c) It is a system in which the leader makes all the important decisions.
(d) It is a democratic system in which everyone participates equally.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Frazier explains the operations of Walden Two to the visitors, what technique does the author use to support the ideas behind Walden Two's operations?

2. As the visitors go to their first dinner, where do they observe many of Walden Two's members gathering?

3. Who else is invited to join the three men as they plan their visit to Walden Two?

4. How does the kitchen staff manage the washing and clearing of dishes after dinner?

5. What is the philosophy of the women as described by Mrs. Meyerson after Burris makes his comment?

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