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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the other effect of increasing rate of change on different age groups?
(a) It increases diversity.
(b) It diminishes cultural or regional differences.
(c) It increases homogeneity.
(d) It segments the population.

2. What does Toffler propose as a standard for relationships?
(a) Personal intimacy.
(b) Role-based familiarity.
(c) Multi-generational knowledge.
(d) Total involvement.

3. Where does the process of preparing for the future begin, according to Toffler?
(a) With examining one's own reactions.
(b) With acquiring an education.
(c) With marriage.
(d) With adulthood.

4. What effect does an increasing rate of change have on the differences between age groups?
(a) It emphasizes the differences.
(b) It isolates the age groups from each other.
(c) It draws the ages together.
(d) It makes the ages more interdependent.

5. With whom does a person have medium-term relationships, according to Toffler?
(a) Barbers.
(b) Family.
(c) Clerks.
(d) Neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Toffler say the future should be greeted?

2. What do deeper relationships involve, in Toffler's account?

3. What does Toffler say groups have to do?

4. How have careers changed in super-industrial culture?

5. What does Toffler predict with regard to choice in future culture?

(see the answer key)

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