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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix: Character and the Social Process.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Fromm, who must the economy be a servant to?
(a) Man.
(b) Society.
(c) The wealthy politicans.
(d) The economy should not serve anyone.

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

3. Who wrote the book "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism"?
(a) John Calvin.
(b) Karl Marx.
(c) Martin Luther.
(d) Max Weber.

4. In addition to a love for Germany, what other authoritarian characteristic did Hitler possess?
(a) Hatred for other groups.
(b) Belief in religious freedom.
(c) Feelings of powerlessness.
(d) Desire to submit.

5. What did Luther teach about man?
(a) He is inherently corrupt.
(b) He is an individual.
(c) He is not free.
(d) He is moral.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the social function of education?

2. Why was medieval man in bondage?

3. Why is it possible for people to conform without their knowledge?

4. What political and economic beliefs does Fromm wish to reconnect man with?

5. What do Fromm's critics fear will happen to society during the process of individuality?

(see the answer key)

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