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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What category are more relationships taking place in, according to Toffler?
(a) Committed relationships.
(b) Family relationships.
(c) Professional relationships.
(d) Service relationships.

2. What part of spring break does Toffler say makes it worthwhile for beach communities?
(a) Influx of talent and intellect.
(b) Student spending.
(c) Student energy.
(d) Student volunteers.

3. How does Toffler say the future should be greeted?
(a) With unconditional acceptance.
(b) With wariness.
(c) With equipoise.
(d) With despair.

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

5. What does Toffler propose as a method for dealing with future shock?
(a) Therapy.
(b) Subcults.
(c) Situational groups.
(d) Revolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does a person have medium-term relationships, according to Toffler?

2. What does Toffler say distinguishes people in cities from people in towns?

3. What is the reason for the shortening of relationships?

4. What part of spring break does Toffler say makes it valuable for students?

5. Why does Toffler say that adapting to change will ultimately be impossible?

(see the answer key)

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