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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which development does Freud say is without prototype?
(a) The discovery of fire.
(b) The ability to communicate.
(c) The development of weapons.
(d) The construction of houses.

2. What does Freud’s friend say he wishes Freud appreciated more fully?
(a) The source of religious sentiments.
(b) The danger of disbelief.
(c) Man’s ability to invent his gods.
(d) The reality of myths and gods.

3. Freud says that he sent a friend a copy of his book—how does Freud’s book characterize religion?
(a) As a scam.
(b) As an ilusion.
(c) As an opiate.
(d) As a source of life.

4. What kinds of examples does Freud offer as examples of modern progress?
(a) Military improvements.
(b) Improvements in urban infrastructure.
(c) Medical improvements.
(d) Transportation improvements.

5. What does Freud say a psychologist is in danger of forgetting?
(a) The variety of mankind.
(b) The power of sexism.
(c) The techniques for avoiding confrontation.
(d) The history of racism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What else does Freud say can disturb the distinction between id and ego?

2. How does Freud say his friend experiences religion?

3. What does Freud say people wrongly think they want?

4. What does Freud say about the adult ego?

5. Which of man’s conceptions does Freud say men embodied in gods?

(see the answer key)

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