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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 32-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, how does Castle try to demonstrate his own freedom?
(a) He suggests that he could decide whether or not to light a match.
(b) He suggests that he could decide whether or not to say another word.
(c) He suggests that with freedom, he could decide to drop or hold a book of matches.
(d) He suggests that he could decide whether or not to light a fire.

2. Who are the first visitors to decide on joining Walden Two?
(a) Burris and Rogers.
(b) Burris and Barbara.
(c) Steve and Mary.
(d) Steve and Rogers.

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

4. How does Frazier explain the low incidence of adultery at Walden Two?
(a) The community encourages friendships between the sexes.
(b) Adultery results in expulsion from the community.
(c) The marriages are arranged and strict rules apply.
(d) Adultery results in public disgrace.

5. How is the Code sustained at Walden Two?
(a) Frazier updates it regularly.
(b) Through discussion and reinforcement at Sunday meetings.
(c) The members vote on what should be in it.
(d) The leaders and managers update it regularly.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In the discussion about Walden Two's future and the possible impact on farmers, what is Frazier's response to Castle's questions about his ideology?

3. How are the older children divided into grades at school?

4. On the last day of the visit, what does Burris communicate to Frazier about Walden Two?

5. After they visit the school, Frazier discusses the advantages of the education system with the visitors. To what three features does Frazier attribute the system's efficiency?

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