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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Rogers particularly impressed with Walden Two?
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. What does Burris learn from the housewife that he meets on the way to his room, regarding whether she is happy?
4. When the group's Sunday afternoon is canceled due to rain, what do Steve and Barbara do instead?
5. What does Frazier explain to the group when one asks about how fast Walden Two can take on new members?
Short Essay Questions
1. As he seeks verification of the happiness of Walden Two's members, what groups does Burris encounter and what does he conclude?
2. When Burris tries to ask Frazier about communal societies that have failed in the past, how does Frazier respond?
3. What is the essence of the conflict between Castle and Frazier about democracy?
4. While on the roof, how does Frazier counter Castle's claim that life at Walden Two offers no challenge and lacks moral law?
5. How does Walden Two relate to government in the wider society, and what has the method accomplished?
6. How does Castle seek to prove his point about personal freedom, and with what result?
7. After they have heard about education and child-rearing, what views about family life does Frazier share with the visitors?
8. In discussing failed communal societies, what comparisons does Frazier make between them and Walden Two?
9. After hearing extensive reports from Frazier about the members of Walden Two, what does Burris decide to do?
10. How does Frazier justify the emphasis on control at Walden Two?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss in detail, the evolution of Burris' ideas about Frazier and Walden Two. Comment on whether his decision to return to Walden Two is a credible end to the story.
Essay Topic 2
Burris, Frazier, and Castle are the major players in the story but there are important minor characters. Discuss the role of any three minor characters in the novel.
Essay Topic 3
Walden Two is more a debate on ideologies than it is a novel; therefore the author pays no attention to plot, character and themes. Making reference to specific evidence from the novel, discuss this view.
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