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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 29-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is ironic about Frazier's stated opposition to political action?
(a) He has forgotten how he came to be the leader of Walden Two.
(b) Although he says nothing can be achieved through it, his description of Walden Two's political activity shows otherwise.
(c) He is involved in political action himself.
(d) He uses the same methods that are used in the wider political system.

2. Why have Rogers and Jamnik come to visit Burris at the beginning of the novel?
(a) For advice on their future.
(b) To renew old acquaintances.
(c) To invite him to join their group.
(d) To find out about a utopian society he once mentioned to Rogers.

3. As Frazier discusses leisure and boredom, what does he claim about the environment at Walden Two?
(a) He says the environment is ideal for creating art.
(b) He says the environment is ideal for personal growth.
(c) He says the environment is ideal for spiritual well-being.
(d) He says the environment is ideal for bulding family relationships.

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

5. When Roger and Barbara join the others for breakfast, how does Barbara stand out from the visitors?
(a) Barbara does not eat breakfast.
(b) They all serve themselves breakfast, but Roger brings Barbara hers.
(c) Barbara brings Roger his breakfast.
(d) Barbara leaves the group and eats by herself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are new leaders and managers chosen at Walden Two?

3. On their way to their first activity on the morning after they participate in entertainment, what do the visitors observe?

4. What does Frazier believe is the cause of Burris' reluctance to embrace the lifestyle of Walden Two?

5. As the discussions about the educational system come to an end, Castle asks about freedom. Which of the following best describes Frazier's reason for avoiding Castle's questions about freedom?

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