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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Emergence of the Individual and the Ambiguity of Freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does an individual adapt to a new situation and habit?
(a) They adapt whn an old habit is broken in favor of a new one.
(b) They adapt when a new habit cannot be formed.
(c) They adapt to a new situation out of necessity to a situation.
(d) They adapt to a situation out of choice.

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

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

4. What advantage do animals have over man when entering the world?
(a) Animals do not care about hierarchy.
(b) Animals are smarter.
(c) Animals are instinctual.
(d) Animals have more freedoms.

5. According to Fromm, what competing forces does man struggle with?
(a) Money and loyalty.
(b) Individuality and freedom.
(c) Fairness and greed.
(d) Ego and modesty.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does man suffer from eating the forbidden fruit?

3. What goal does Fromm identify as the "abolition of external domination"?

4. In the description of Emily's self-discovery, what did she examine when sitting on her perch?

5. Why is man unable to to realize his individuality when discovering his freedom?

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