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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) There is no standardized curriculum.
(b) There is no formal testing.
(c) There is no discipline.
(d) It avoids administration, discipline, and a standardized curriculum.

3. What is the figure of speech contained in the name of the passageway where the visitors first have tea?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Illusion.
(c) Attribution.
(d) Symbolism.

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

5. Why does the name of Walden Two contain the word Two?
(a) There are two communities and Frazier is in charge of the second.
(b) It is located near Walden.
(c) The first attempt at creating the community was a failure.
(d) There is a book called Walden that describes an experimental community.

6. Which member of the group raises questions about mother love for babies?
(a) Mary.
(b) Rogers.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Castle.

7. What is the role of scientists at Walden Two?
(a) They do their professional jobs and manual work, but they only investigate "pure science" in their spare time.
(b) They develop new systems and products, but must also do physical labor.
(c) They maintain contact with universities and inventors, but must also do physical labor.
(d) They are assigned to research and experiments, but have to do some physical work.

8. What is the first significant activity at Walden Two that Frazier points out to the visitors on the first day of their visit?
(a) A herd of sheep trained to move in the required way.
(b) Spouses being trained to make their marriages work.
(c) A group of children trained to resist lollipops.
(d) Adolescents being trained for early marriage.

9. As far as men and women are concerned, which of the following best sums up the way Frazier describes the allocation of work at Walden Two?
(a) Men participate actively in child-rearing.
(b) Women take care of their children and work in the kitchen.
(c) Men do leadership and scientific work, while women do housework.
(d) There appears to be little difference in the allocation of work between men and women.

10. Why does the author expand the visiting group to include these members?
(a) To present responses to Walden Two that reflect diverse perspectives.
(b) To make the visit more economical.
(c) To satisfy the requirements of Frazier.
(d) To make the visit more interesting.

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

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

13. What do the visitors learn about Walden Two's method of keeping babies healthy?
(a) Babies are inoculated against illness in their first year.
(b) To prevent illness, babies have limited exposure to the outside world in the first year.
(c) Babies are only fed breast milk in the first year.
(d) Babies are only fed organic food in the first year.

14. What further explanation does Frazier give about Walden Two's philosophy regarding emotional expression?
(a) They use behavioral engineering to eliminate harmful emotions.
(b) They ignore negative emotions until they go away.
(c) They use punishment to control emotions.
(d) They develop spiritual awareness to offset negative emotions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mrs. Meyerson, what is the reason behind the women's attitude to dress?

2. How does Mrs. Meyerson contribute to the community's cultural activities?

3. Why have Rogers and Jamnik come to visit Burris at the beginning of the novel?

4. Which of the following terms best describes some of the weaknesses that Frazier attributes to the traditional educational system?

5. In the first discussion between Rogers, Burris, and Jamnik, why is Frazier's name introduced?

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