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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frazier believe is the cause of Burris' reluctance to embrace the lifestyle of Walden Two?
(a) Frazier believes it is because Burris dislikes him as a person.
(b) Frazier believes it's because Burris is an intellectual and he can't admit he has been wrong all along.
(c) Frazier believes it's because Burris does not accept a psychology of behavior.
(d) Frazier believes it's because Burris had a bad experience with a communal group.

2. Identify the critical features that constitute "the good life", as outline by Frazier.
(a) Fame, fortune, and health.
(b) Health, minimal unpleasant work, the opportunity to utilize talents, having satisfying personal relationships, and relaxation.
(c) Freedom, personal success, and family success.
(d) Satisfying relationships, good health, and economic success.

3. In the argument that takes place when the rain causes Burris, Castle, and Frazier to have an extended discussion, what is the major purpose served by Frazier's arguments?
(a) He is used to defend Walden Two.
(b) He is used to express the author's theories.
(c) He is used to attack communism.
(d) He is used to contradict the author's beliefs.

4. According to Frazier's explanation, what effect has Walden Two's involvement in politics achieved?
(a) It has changed laws.
(b) It has brought down a President.
(c) It has brought change to other States.
(d) It has cleaned up corrupt politicians.

5. Why does Frazier discount the merits of majority vote in the democratic system?
(a) The majority can overturn what is best for society.
(b) The majority can become oppressors of the minority.
(c) The majority are really the pawns of a few politicians.
(d) The majority can be misguided.

6. After his heavy work stacking wood, when Burris talks with Frazier at dinner about communal societies that have failed, what is Frazier's first response?
(a) He refuses to compare them with Walden Two because he has little knowledge of them.
(b) He asserts that they lacked vision.
(c) He asserts that Walden Two is definitely superior.
(d) He asserts that they lacked leadership.

7. According to Frazier's explanation of behavior theory, what two contradictory forces occur simultaneously when it is applied?
(a) Freedom and dictatorship.
(b) Freedom and control.
(c) Freedom and tyranny.
(d) Free will and obedience.

8. To what does Frazier relate his theory of behavior?
(a) The teachings of Jesus about love of one's neighbor.
(b) The teachings of Jesus about fortitude.
(c) The teachings of Jesus about loving one's enemies.
(d) The teachings of Jesus about temptation.

9. How does Frazier respond to Castle's proposal to demonstrate his freedom?
(a) He allows Castle to prove his point.
(b) He laughs at Castle's silly game.
(c) He manipulates Castle to do the opposite of what is in his mind.
(d) He tells Castle it would be a futile exercise.

10. When the visitors have almost completed their window washing, what is the next assignment for Rogers, Steve, and Burris?
(a) They refurbish buildings.
(b) They paint the nursery.
(c) They clean the school.
(d) They stack wood behind the theater.

11. What is the major difference between the arguments advanced by Castle and those advanced by Frazier?
(a) Castle's arguments are pragmatic while Frazier's are idealistic.
(b) Castle's arguments are abstract while Frazier's are concrete and practical.
(c) Castle's arguments are forceful while Frazier's arguments are weak.
(d) Castle's arguments are weak while Frazier's arguments are strong.

12. What does Burris learn from the housewife about how Walden Two finds out if members are happy?
(a) She says they are asked to attend Sunday meetings.
(b) She says the leaders are uninterested in their happiness.
(c) She says a young man comes around once a year to find out if she has needs or complaints.
(d) She says the leaders send out surveys.

13. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, on what point do Castle and Frazier agree?
(a) That force and the threat of force do control behavior.
(b) That fear of consequences does control behavior.
(c) That sanctions do control behavior.
(d) That conditioning does control behavior.

14. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two's second generation of members differ from its first?
(a) The first was interested in a simpler way of life, the second to pursue this with more adherence to the Code.
(b) The first was guided by Frazier's vision, the second by a shared Code.
(c) The second generation agreed to the Code, but the first used trial and error.
(d) The second generation is raised in Walden Two's culture, but the first generation agreed to the Code.

15. What is the role of the person who is responsible for Walden Two's relationship to government in the wider society?
(a) He represents Walden Two at Congress.
(b) He runs local elections.
(c) He studies political issues and puts together the "Walden Ticket" for which all members vote.
(d) He presents Walden Two's petitions.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the visitors tour the mental and dental facilities, what is evidently the major emphasis in the approach to care?

2. In response to Frazier's assertions about keeping young people at Walden Two, Castle indirectly suggests that the practice is like indoctrination. What is the literary device used by the author in Castle's response?

3. How do the child-rearing practices affect the women of Walden Two?

4. According to Frazier, what specific attributes does Walden Two have that will prevent its failure?

5. Who are the first visitors to decide on joining Walden Two?

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