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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symptom does Toffler describe as an aspect of future shock?
(a) Ennui.
(b) Despair.
(c) Disorientation.
(d) Weltschmerz.

2. What does Toffler say is the real danger we face in the future?
(a) Diseases evolving beyond antibiotics.
(b) Social networks not being able to keep up with change.
(c) Not making plans for what's coming.
(d) Insects developing immunity to pesticides.

3. What does Toffler say about preventing future shock?
(a) It is possible but not easy.
(b) It is easy to do.
(c) It is impossible.
(d) It is requires drastic changes.

4. In what field have some countries tried to move away from giving people free choices?
(a) Transportation.
(b) Military.
(c) Education.
(d) Manufacturing.

5. What does the accelerative thrust of society require, in Toffler's account?
(a) Strong family.
(b) Faster decision-making.
(c) Nutritional supplements.
(d) More healing time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Toffler describe as examples of over-stimulation?

2. How can social change be mitigated?

3. In what way is spring break in Ft. Lauderdale exemplary of super-industrial culture?

4. What does Toffler say the future will do to people?

5. What characterizes relationships in big cities, in Tommo's opinion?

(see the answer key)

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