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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do people typically migrate, in America?
(a) To where there are jobs.
(b) To the cities.
(c) To the suburbs.
(d) To the exurbs.

2. What is the benefit of cultural transience to manufacturers?
(a) Shorter product lives decrease the cost of materials.
(b) Fewer traditions makes for less loyal customers.
(c) Longer product lives build customer loyalty.
(d) Shorter product lives increase sales.

3. What is the right amount of change called?
(a) The statistical norm.
(b) The adaptive range.
(c) Balanced stumulation.
(d) Behavioral health.

4. What has social change created, in Toffler's account?
(a) Revolutionary consciousness.
(b) Unfreedom.
(c) Overchoice.
(d) Slavery.

5. What does the amount of change in an organization contribute to, according to Toffler?
(a) Social mobility.
(b) Shorter-duration relationships.
(c) High suicide rates.
(d) Greater wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Toffler say people get from mobility?

2. What power does society have, to resist advancements?

3. How does Toffler describe future shock?

4. What industries does Toffler say will grow in the economy of the future?

5. What is the consequence of the faster pace of things, in Toffler's account?

(see the answer key)

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