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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Aspects of Freedom for Modern Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fromm cite as an example of dynamic adaptation?
(a) Neurosis.
(b) Psychopathy.
(c) Psychosis.
(d) Schizophrenia.

2. Fromm likens man's sin of eating the forbidden fruit to what act?
(a) An act of anger.
(b) An act of kindness.
(c) An act of freedom.
(d) An act of greed.

3. What feeling did the inflation in 1923 Germany and the American crash in 1929 create?
(a) Insecurity.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Power.
(d) Individuality.

4. Why would Fromm view the action of man eating the forbidden fruit as a positive act?
(a) Man separated himself from woman.
(b) Man took a risk.
(c) Man took a step toward becoming an individual.
(d) Man fought against nature.

5. According to Freud, how is man best described?
(a) Anti-social.
(b) Pyschotic.
(c) Impressionable.
(d) Indecisive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Fromm NOT mention when discussing the definition of freedom?

2. According to Fromm, what religious thinking helps society prepare for capitalism?

3. What does Fromm believe is the greatest assertion of individuality?

4. What did man lose as a result of his new-found freedom during the Renaissance?

5. Which writer summarized Fromm's thoughts on isolation and powerlessness?

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