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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what field have some countries tried to move away from giving people free choices?
(a) Education.
(b) Military.
(c) Transportation.
(d) Manufacturing.

2. What does Toffler say distinguishes people in cities from people in towns?
(a) They don't know their neighbors as well.
(b) They don't have the same sense of loyalty to the place.
(c) They don't all shop in the same place.
(d) They don't have the same affection for their environment.

3. What does Toffler propose as a method for dealing with future shock?
(a) Therapy.
(b) Subcults.
(c) Situational groups.
(d) Revolution.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a stability zone?

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

4. How will new technologies help people, in Toffler's opinion?

5. What effect does Toffler say technology will have on education in the future?

(see the answer key)

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