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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 do masochistic people seek?
(a) They want to submit to a stronger person.
(b) They want to dominate a weaker person.
(c) They want to dominate a stronger person.
(d) They want to both submit and dominate.

2. What is a mutually beneficial relationship called?
(a) Symbiosis.
(b) Sympathy.
(c) Syllabus.
(d) Symbolism.

3. What was the ultimate goal of the Nazi party?
(a) Strengthen German society for everyone.
(b) Gain freedom.
(c) Give up power.
(d) Gain power.

4. What is the original self?
(a) Self that originates its own mental activities.
(b) Self that thinks like society.
(c) Self that does not think.
(d) Self that thinks like the leader.

5. According to Calvin, what does leading a virtuous life alleviate?
(a) Sin.
(b) Predestination.
(c) Fate.
(d) Anxiety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the consequences for democratic societies when conformity exists?

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

3. What war do many consider to be ultimate victory for freedom, according to Fromm?

4. What new economic system grew out of the Reformation?

5. Who replaces the original self?

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