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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Metaphor.
(b) Sarcasm.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Transferred epithet.

2. When questioned by Burris about young people leaving Walden Two, how does Frazier respond?
(a) He says they are too happy and productive to want to leave.
(b) He says they tell young people all about the world and even give them projects to do about issues in the outside world.
(c) He says they are forbidden to leave.
(d) He says they know they cannot do better elsewhere.

3. Why is Rogers particularly impressed with Walden Two?
(a) He is excited about a free society.
(b) He is looking for a simpler life.
(c) During his experience at war, he realized the problematic nature of his elite life in the States.
(d) The community is a contrast to the things that upset him at home.

4. In the same discussion about family life, what significant difference between traditional marriage and marriage at Walden Two does Frazier explain?
(a) Based on research and experimentation, marriages are arranged by the leaders.
(b) Based on research and experimentation, marriages are arranged by parents.
(c) Based on research and experimentation, Walden Two spouses sleep in separate rooms.
(d) Based on research and experimentation, spouses live together before marriage.

5. How does Frazier suggest that the growth of Walden Two will affect farmers in the future?
(a) Farmers will be integrated with Walden Two communities.
(b) Farmers will have a ready market for their produce.
(c) Farmers will want to join Walden Two because of the emphasis on production.
(d) Farmers all over the country may be forced off their land to make space for Walden Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is failure treated at Walden Two?

2. According to Frazier, how does Walden Two overcome the weaknesses of democracy?

3. When the group's Sunday afternoon walk is canceled due to rain, and Burris finds himself alone with Frazier and Castle, of what does Burris accuse Frazier?

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

5. Who is responsible for Walden Two's relationship to government in the wider society?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the conversation that Burris has with a housewife, on his way back to his room from his investigations, confirm his conclusions about Walden Two's members?

2. What do the motives of Steve and Barbara suggest about the type of persons that Walden Two might attract?

3. What is the essence of the conflict between Castle and Frazier about democracy?

4. What is Frazier's response when Castle questions his belief in democracy?

5. When the group sits down to lunch and Castle questions Frazier about government and politics, how does Frazier respond?

6. According to Frazier's explanation on the roof, what is the "Good Life"?

7. When Burris and Frazier are alone after rain destroys the group's plan of an afternoon walk, of what does Burris accuse Frazier, and why?

8. When Frazier, Burris, and Castle take a walk outside and see a group arriving, what information is given about the growth of the community?

9. After hearing extensive reports from Frazier about the members of Walden Two, what does Burris decide to do?

10. Why is Frazier's response to Castle's question about government and politics ironic?

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