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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the group comes across couples with babies, what views are expressed concerning the best age for marriage and child-bearing?
(a) Frazier points out the advantages at Walden Two of early marriage and parenthood, but the visitors express different views.
(b) They all agree that there are disadvantages to adolescent motherhood.
(c) They all believe that delaying marriage and pregnancy is best for individuals and society.
(d) They all agree that early child-bearing frees women to join the work force.

2. In the first discussion between Rogers, Burris, and Jamnik, why is Frazier's name introduced?
(a) Frazier is a colleague of Rogers.
(b) Burris knows Frazier.
(c) Jamnik has read an article about Frazier's community.
(d) Frazier is also in the army.

3. How does Burris respond to the women of Walden Two when he first sees them?
(a) He thinks they look dull and bored.
(b) He considers them beautiful.
(c) He considers them plain.
(d) He thinks they look overworked and unhappy.

4. Apart from artwork in the gallery, what other type of artistic activity is referred to in the first part of the visitors' tour of Walden Two?
(a) Musical performances.
(b) Dances.
(c) Drama.
(d) Literature.

5. What is the philosophy of the women as described by Mrs. Meyerson after Burris makes his comment?
(a) They place no emphasis on looking good.
(b) They are avid followers of modern fashion.
(c) They dress to disguise their attractiveness.
(d) They dress to flatter themselves but do not follow fashion.

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. 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?

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?

4. 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?

5. Early in their tour of Walden Two, the visitors learn that children do not eat with adults in the main dining room until a certain age. What age is this?

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