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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the new wealthy class seek during the Renaissance?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Control.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Fame.

2. Who accompanied Robinson Crusoe on his adventures?
(a) No one.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

3. According to the Catholic Church, what corrupts man?
(a) Money.
(b) Protestantism.
(c) Sin.
(d) Society.

4. What contradiction of freedom does Fromm discuss in his book?
(a) Man is more isolated but less independent.
(b) Man is more independent but also more isolated.
(c) Man has no increased isolation or independence.
(d) Man is equally isolated and independent.

5. What does Fromm cite as the psychological reason for Hitler and his followers' desire for sadomasochism?
(a) Man's desire for power.
(b) Increased social freedom.
(c) The isolation of man.
(d) Society's need for submission.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Fromm cite for the rise of authoritarian leaders like Hitler?

2. What did Luther teach about man?

3. According to Calvin, what does leading a virtuous life alleviate?

4. What political ideology did Nietzsche find nihilism intertwined with?

5. What is automaton conformity?

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