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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. 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?

2. What is ironic about Frazier's stated opposition to political action?

3. How does Frazier explain the low incidence of adultery at Walden Two?

4. How does Frazier respond to the accusation from Burris?

5. Later in the discussion about failed communal societies, how does Frazier explain their failure?

Short Essay Questions

1. After they have heard about education and child-rearing, what views about family life does Frazier share with the visitors?

2. 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?

3. How do the views of Castle and Frazier about freedom conflict?

4. 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?

5. Although Frazier disagrees, does Castle imply that there is indoctrination of young people at Walden Two?

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

7. In discussing failed communal societies, what comparisons does Frazier make between them and Walden Two?

8. When Castle and Frazier agree that force or threat of force can control behavior, what additions does Frazier make to the discussion?

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

10. As he seeks verification of the happiness of Walden Two's members, what groups does Burris encounter and what does he conclude?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

One of the themes in Walden Two is individual freedom versus social engineering and behavior control. Discuss in detail the instances in which this theme is revealed in the play, and comment on the extent to which it reflects a major concern in today's mainstream society.

Essay Topic 3

The novel takes place almost exclusively in one setting - the confines of Walden Two. What are the limitations caused by this single setting, and what techniques does the writer use to overcome such limitations?

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