View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix: Character and the Social Process.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word best describes the idea where man "strives for submission and domination"?
(a) Authoritarianism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Propaganda.

2. What circumstances directly affected a person's willingness to submit to an authoritarian like Hitler?
(a) Their economic situation.
(b) Isolation from society.
(c) Religion.
(d) Powerlessness.

3. What happened to Germany's economic stability following World War I?
(a) Germany's economy was the strongest in its history.
(b) Germany's economy was weakened.
(c) Germany's economy was strengthened.
(d) Germany's economy remained unchanged.

4. Which of the following does Fromm NOT mention when discussing the definition of freedom?
(a) For some, freedom is cherished.
(b) Freedom is easily attained.
(c) Freedom is the absence of pressure.
(d) Freedom can be a threat.

5. What examples does Fromm cite in the chapter "Freedom and Democracy" of how a democratic society limits individuals?
(a) Laws and social norms.
(b) Education and employment.
(c) Education and child-rearing.
(d) Employment and child-rearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Fromm use to point out a contradiction of freedom?

2. What economic related problem led to feelings of individual powerlessness?

3. Why were individuals able to enjoy some expressive and emotional freedom during medieval times?

4. According to the Catholic Church, what corrupts man?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 257 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample