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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Freedom in the Age of Reformation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a positive social aspect of the Middle Ages?
(a) Ioslation.
(b) Solidarity.
(c) Loss of self.
(d) Increased individual freedom.

2. What is static adaptation?
(a) When an existing structure is only partially changed.
(b) The adoption of a new habit.
(c) Adaptation that requires no change.
(d) The habit is modified but not changed completely.

3. According to Calvin, what can change a person's destiny?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Sin.
(d) Prayer.

4. Why would Fromm view the action of man eating the forbidden fruit as a positive act?
(a) Man fought against nature.
(b) Man separated himself from woman.
(c) Man took a step toward becoming an individual.
(d) Man took a risk.

5. In "Freedom-A Psychological Problem," how does Fromm define work?
(a) Work is whatever the individual wants it to be.
(b) Work is concrete and part of an economic system.
(c) Work is anything man does for the group.
(d) Work is anything man does for himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Fromm NOT mention when discussing the definition of freedom?

2. What does Fromm say increases a child's emotional state?

3. What reason does Fromm cite for the rise of authoritarian leaders like Hitler?

4. What characteristic identified people during the Middle Ages?

5. According to Freud, how is man best described?

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