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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Toffler predict with regard to choice in future culture?
(a) The negation of standardization.
(b) The association of like interests.
(c) The consolidation of interests in political parties.
(d) The interchangeability of people and government roles.

2. What is the other effect of increasing rate of change on different age groups?
(a) It diminishes cultural or regional differences.
(b) It increases diversity.
(c) It segments the population.
(d) It increases homogeneity.

3. What category are more relationships taking place in, according to Toffler?
(a) Family relationships.
(b) Professional relationships.
(c) Committed relationships.
(d) Service relationships.

4. What part of spring break does Toffler say makes it worthwhile for beach communities?
(a) Student spending.
(b) Influx of talent and intellect.
(c) Student volunteers.
(d) Student energy.

5. How will new technologies help people, in Toffler's opinion?
(a) They will reduce the impact of changes.
(b) They will increase adaptability.
(c) They will capitalize on change.
(d) They will numb people to changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do "subcults" give the people who belong to them, in Toffler's account?

2. Where does the process of preparing for the future begin, according to Toffler?

3. What part of spring break does Toffler say makes it valuable for students?

4. What does Toffler say groups have to do?

5. What happens when a group's experience is above the adaptive range?

(see the answer key)

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