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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Prior to World War I, who was the lower, middle class obedient to?
(a) German monarchy.
(b) They were not obedient to anyone yet.
(c) German chancellor.
(d) President of the United States.

2. What type of character was familiar to the lower, middle class?
(a) Capitalistic.
(b) Liberal.
(c) Authoritarian.
(d) Wealthy.

3. According to Fromm, what religious thinking helps society prepare for capitalism?
(a) Protestanism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Hindu.
(d) Catholicism.

4. What relationship connects oneself to the world without compromising individuality?
(a) Man and nature.
(b) Man and society.
(c) Religion and society.
(d) Work and family.

5. What advantage do animals have over man when entering the world?
(a) Animals do not care about hierarchy.
(b) Animals have more freedoms.
(c) Animals are instinctual.
(d) Animals are smarter.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he first came to power, which social class did Hitler favor?

2. What does Fromm cite as the psychological reason for Hitler and his followers' desire for sadomasochism?

3. What happened to Germany's economic stability following World War I?

4. What German social class supported Hitler but did not adopt his ideologies?

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

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