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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Aspects of Freedom for Modern Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What independent business does Fromm reference as a model for the new middle class?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Artisans.
(c) Farmers.
(d) Gas station owners.

2. Who accompanied Robinson Crusoe on his adventures?
(a) No one.
(b) Friday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Wednesday.

3. What does Fromm call the political freedoms associated with capitalism?
(a) Capitalistic freedoms.
(b) Negative freedoms.
(c) Positive freedoms.
(d) Monetary freedoms.

4. What characteristic identified people during the Middle Ages?
(a) People were identified by their occupations.
(b) People were not separated by anything during this time.
(c) People were identified by their dress.
(d) People were identified by their birthplace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fromm define selfishness?

2. What political tool was used to influence an individual who was voting?

3. What cultural time period was Europe moving toward, following the Middle Ages?

4. What time period was marked by man's darkness and scheming?

5. What political ideology did John Dewey discuss?

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