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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the future entail in Toffler's account?
(a) Turmoil and instability.
(b) New rules and new roles.
(c) Destruction and despair.
(d) Progress and happiness.

2. How does Toffler describe future shock?
(a) As a disease.
(b) As an opportunity.
(c) As a temporary condition.
(d) As a transformative agent.

3. What do subgroups provide for people?
(a) A haven from the market.
(b) An antidote for loneliness.
(c) A way to express political opinions.
(d) An income and social belonging.

4. What animals have been used in underwater research?
(a) Shrimp.
(b) Squid.
(c) Dolphins.
(d) Cod.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toffler propose as a method for dealing with future shock?

2. What term does Toffler use to describe marriage in the future?

3. What does Toffler say has become less important in commuter culture?

4. What will be the new influence on the economy of the future?

5. What does a person get from how they choose their identity?

(see the answer key)

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