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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

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

3. What will the changes of the future result in, as Toffler describes it?
(a) People not being able to afford medical care.
(b) People not having a say in their governments.
(c) People not knowing what makes sense.
(d) People not getting enough food.

4. What problem does Toffler describe for professionals in a future society?
(a) They will shrink in size as a social class.
(b) They will have more and more power in their fields.
(c) They will not be able to keep up with changes.
(d) Their industries will become obsolete.

5. What term does Toffler use to describe the future society?
(a) Technological totalitarianism.
(b) Super-industrialism.
(c) Transnational capitalism.
(d) Mega-production.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of lifestyle does Toffler say is characterized by frequent moves?

2. What will changes in agriculture mean for the future Toffler foresees?

3. What category are more relationships taking place in, according to Toffler?

4. What caused migrations in Europe, in Toffler's account?

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

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