View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Frazier explain to the group when one asks about how fast Walden Two can take on new members?
(a) The process will be experimental and taken one step at a time.
(b) The process will be rapid and based on experimentation.
(c) The process will be guided by research.
(d) Walen Two has no desire to limit the number of new members.

2. What is a Fascist?
(a) Someone who believes in an offshoot of communism.
(b) Someone who believes in or supports radical, authoritatian national politics.
(c) Someone who believes in a mixture of democracy and communism.
(d) Someone who fights any form of organized politics.

3. What is the likely reason for the decision of the first two visitors to join Walden Two?
(a) They are excited about the opportunities available for just four labor credits a day.
(b) They are excited about the opportunities for spiritual growth.
(c) They are excited about the simplicity of the lifestyle.
(d) The economic opportunities attract them.

4. Faced with Castle's challenge about the absence of moral law at Walden Two, what does Frazier display?
(a) He displays an intolerance for opposition.
(b) He displays faith in Walden Two's abiity to manage without it.
(c) He displays the willingness to give the matter some thought.
(d) He displays pragmatism and a belief that all behavior can be dealt with by experimentation and social engineering.

5. What literary device is evident in the underlying contradiction between Frazier's comments on power and his own involvement in leading Walden Two?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Irony.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Allusion.

6. 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 contradict the author's beliefs.
(b) He is used to defend Walden Two.
(c) He is used to attack communism.
(d) He is used to express the author's theories.

7. 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?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Transferred epithet.
(d) Metaphor.

8. What does Burris learn from the housewife that he meets on the way to his room, regarding whether she is happy?
(a) She doesn't seem to think about happiness and seems to take it for granted.
(b) She is not happy.
(c) She is very happy.
(d) She is happy sometimes.

9. Which one of the visitors fails to understand why anyone would want to live at Walden Two?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Steve.
(c) Castle.
(d) Mary.

10. 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?
(a) He accepts that he believes in aspects of both.
(b) He accepts that he is a Fascist.
(c) He avoids answering.
(d) He admits he has no belief in democracy, but he denies being a Fascist.

11. What is problematic about Rogers' desire to embrace the Walden Two lifestyle?
(a) It will take him away from his family.
(b) It conflicts with his desire for freedom.
(c) It puts him in conflict with his fiancee.
(d) It puts him in conflict with his desire fro financial success.

12. As Burris smokes in the garden, what thought occurs to him about the impact of his visit to Walden Two?
(a) He smokes much more than normal.
(b) Everyone smokes, so he smokes more than normal.
(c) He smokes only in the company of those who smoke.
(d) Few people smoke, and he smokes much less than normal.

13. What is the major difference between the arguments advanced by Castle and those advanced by Frazier?
(a) Castle's arguments are weak while Frazier's arguments are strong.
(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 pragmatic while Frazier's are idealistic.

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

15. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two overcome the weaknesses of democracy?
(a) By having everyone vote in the same way after canvassing their opinions.
(b) By relying on the Political Manager and gathering the ideas of members.
(c) By leaving government to experts and by emphasizing cooperation and planning.
(d) By relying on the ombudsman and disallowing dissent.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Frazier, how do the child-rearing practices affect the development of the children?

2. When questioned by Burris about young people leaving Walden Two, how does Frazier respond?

3. What is the occupation of the housewife?

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

5. During the Sunday evening debate about behavior control, on what point do Castle and Frazier agree?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 933 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample