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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How will new technologies help people, in Toffler's opinion?
(a) They will numb people to changes.
(b) They will reduce the impact of changes.
(c) They will increase adaptability.
(d) They will capitalize on change.

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

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

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

5. What is a stability zone?
(a) An adaptive religion.
(b) A group of familiar people.
(c) A family home to return to.
(d) A pattern of familiar habits.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Toffler describe the "modular man's" relationships?

2. What does Toffler say is distorted in over-stimulated people?

3. What does change affect in a person's psychology?

4. What is the benefit of cultural transience to manufacturers?

5. What has social change created, in Toffler's account?

(see the answer key)

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