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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Freedom and Democracy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Fromm, why does sadism appear natural?
(a) It emphasizes the survival of the fittest over nature and man.
(b) It is how animals survive.
(c) It is not natural.
(d) It emphasizes the survival of nature over man.

2. What is democratic socialism?
(a) Fascism with economic liberalism.
(b) Economic restictions with a free government.
(c) A political and economic system where the people vote for a dictator.
(d) A political and economic system with a central bureaucracy that is supported by the people.

3. Where did the Renaissance begin?
(a) Italy.
(b) United States.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

4. What political and economic beliefs does Fromm wish to reconnect man with?
(a) Fascism and a market driven economy.
(b) Communism and a socialist economy.
(c) Marxism and a capitalistic economy.
(d) Democratic principles and a planned economy.

5. What was a key factor to the changes taking place in Europe at the close of the Middle Ages?
(a) Social change.
(b) Economic change.
(c) Religious change.
(d) Family structure changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was medieval man in bondage?

2. What group was responsible for improving the economic position of the worker?

3. What assumptions about man are made that lead people to fear chaos if he acts only in accordance with himself?

4. What did the lower, middle class of Nazi Germany do for a living?

5. What drives man's struggle for self-promotion?

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