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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Psychology of Nazism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fromm call the political freedoms associated with capitalism?
(a) Positive freedoms.
(b) Monetary freedoms.
(c) Negative freedoms.
(d) Capitalistic freedoms.

2. What is individuation?
(a) When an individual loses his identity to the group.
(b) The growing process of the individual.
(c) The process by which the group singles out an individual.
(d) A time when an individual gives up his individuality.

3. What is one false theory about why the Nazis came to power?
(a) The Nazi party rigged elections.
(b) The German people wanted the Nazi party to rise to power.
(c) The Nazi party was the least popular.
(d) The Nazis came to power via a strong political figure who coerced society.

4. What did Hitler's sadistic nature lead him to desire?
(a) He wanted to dominate and be submissive.
(b) He wished to help others.
(c) He sought power over others.
(d) He wanted to be dominated.

5. How does Fromm define selfishness?
(a) Enjoying capitalism.
(b) Acting in one's self-interest.
(c) Being aware of one's self.
(d) Ignoring others.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the description of Emily's self-discovery, what did she examine when sitting on her perch?

2. In addition to a love for Germany, what other authoritarian characteristic did Hitler possess?

3. According to Fromm's animal kingdom analogy, why is man so helpless at birth?

4. What example does Fromm use to point out a contradiction of freedom?

5. What develops as a child grows and primary ties are cut?

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