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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did the middle class see an increase in white-collar workers?
(a) Immigration.
(b) Big business expansion.
(c) Increased education.
(d) Political reform.

3. What independent business does Fromm reference as a model for the new middle class?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Gas station owners.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Artisans.

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

5. What violent acts between countries added to feelings of powerlessness and anxiety during the nineteenth century?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Economic downturn.
(c) Unemployment.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why would Fromm view the action of man eating the forbidden fruit as a positive act?

3. When he first came to power, which social class did Hitler favor?

4. What does Fromm say even a democratic society can pressure individuals to do?

5. How has the role of the "boss" changed in the modern world?

(see the answer key)

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