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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Freedom and Democracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Fromm, why does sadism appear natural?
(a) It emphasizes the survival of nature over man.
(b) It is not natural.
(c) It is how animals survive.
(d) It emphasizes the survival of the fittest over nature and man.

2. Where did the Renaissance begin?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) United States.

3. What economic related problem led to feelings of individual powerlessness?
(a) Unemployment.
(b) Guilds.
(c) High taxes.
(d) Trade unions.

4. How has the role of the "boss" changed in the modern world?
(a) The boss is more involved.
(b) The boss has a less personal role and is more anonymous.
(c) There is no boss.
(d) The boss works alongside his workers.

5. According to Fromm, what religious thinking helps society prepare for capitalism?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Protestanism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fromm cite as an example of dynamic adaptation?

2. What name does Fromm give to the isolation that allows Fascism to grow?

3. Why would Fromm view the action of man eating the forbidden fruit as a positive act?

4. According to Fromm, who must the economy be a servant to?

5. What is an authoritarian character?

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