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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What characterizes relationships in big cities, in Tommo's opinion?
(a) They are fear-based.
(b) They are temporary.
(c) They are genuine.
(d) They are brief.

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

3. What does Toffler say Shakespeare would experience today?
(a) He would not be surprised by anything.
(b) He would be appalled by how we treat peasants.
(c) He would understand only half of our words.
(d) He would not recognize nature in our language.

4. In what way is spring break in Ft. Lauderdale exemplary of super-industrial culture?
(a) Students form temporary relationships.
(b) Students get a degree of freedom they don't have anywhere else.
(c) Students destroy the environment and leave.
(d) Students get to experiment with their personalities.

5. What does Toffler use as an example of companies of the future?
(a) Goldman Sachs.
(b) Bank of America.
(c) Exxon.
(d) Club med.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toffler say subgroups compete for?

2. What contributes to the high rate of change in organizations?

3. What will products contain in the future Toffler imagines?

4. What will people want in the new economy Toffler imagines?

5. What part of spring break does Toffler say makes it worthwhile for beach communities?

(see the answer key)

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