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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 is man unable to to realize his individuality when discovering his freedom?
(a) He does not care about his individuality.
(b) He is unaware of the power of his actions.
(c) He feels too guilty.
(d) He is unable to govern himself.

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

3. What group of people fought in battles for freedom, as identified by Fromm?
(a) The wealthy.
(b) The Middle Class.
(c) The church.
(d) The oppressed.

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

5. What time period was marked by man's darkness and scheming?
(a) Industrial Revolution.
(b) The Renaissance.
(c) The Dark Ages.
(d) The Middle Ages.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Fromm's animal kingdom analogy, why is man so helpless at birth?

2. Who accompanied Robinson Crusoe on his adventures?

3. What war do many consider to be ultimate victory for freedom, according to Fromm?

4. What outlined most new freedoms of the Reformation?

5. What does Fromm believe is the greatest assertion of individuality?

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