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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 political belief aligns with Fromm's definition of freedom?
(a) Anarchy.
(b) Monarchy.
(c) Communism.
(d) Democracy.

2. According to Fromm, who must the economy be a servant to?
(a) Man.
(b) The economy should not serve anyone.
(c) Society.
(d) The wealthy politicans.

3. What are the consequences for democratic societies when conformity exists?
(a) Dominance over others is encouraged and rewarded.
(b) Too much trust in the community and dominance over others.
(c) Distrust of infomation and a willingness to believe what is told to you.
(d) Too little information is shared with society.

4. What cultural time period was Europe moving toward, following the Middle Ages?
(a) The Renaissance.
(b) The Religious Era.
(c) The Dark Ages.
(d) The Industrial Revolution.

5. Why did the first group of Germans who supported Hitler submit to the power of the Nazis?
(a) They wanted more freedom.
(b) Fear and isolation.
(c) Power and greed.
(d) Resignation and tiredness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does man suffer from eating the forbidden fruit?

3. What is a mutually beneficial relationship called?

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

5. What political ideology did John Dewey discuss?

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