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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the consequence of people relocating their homes more often in super-industrial culture?
(a) People are happier when they can find the right place.
(b) People become super territorial over their possessions.
(c) People fear attachment to any one place.
(d) People stimulate the economy every time they move.

2. Which relationship is not one of the relationships Toffler describes as comprising social experience?
(a) People.
(b) Morals.
(c) Places.
(d) Organizations.

3. What will changes in agriculture mean for the future Toffler foresees?
(a) Food will be more nutritious.
(b) More processing will be necessary for food.
(c) Food will be poisoned with pesticides.
(d) Fewer workers will be needed.

4. Which groups move most often, in Toffler's account?
(a) Agricultural workers.
(b) Mechanics.
(c) Technical workers.
(d) Doctors and dentists.

5. How do the social experiences Toffler defines register the development of culture?
(a) They are prevented from following their traditional development.
(b) They are shunted aside as people spend time in individual pursuits.
(c) They are compressed in time, accelerated.
(d) They are delayed in time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How have careers changed in super-industrial culture?

2. What part of spring break does Toffler say makes it worthwhile for beach communities?

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

4. What caused migrations in America, in Toffler's account?

5. What symptom does Toffler describe as an aspect of future shock?

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