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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is causing the revolution in modern society?
(a) High finance.
(b) Technology.
(c) Environmental degradation.
(d) Urbanization.

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

3. What part of spring break does Toffler say makes it worthwhile for beach communities?
(a) Student spending.
(b) Student energy.
(c) Student volunteers.
(d) Influx of talent and intellect.

4. What is the consequence of people relocating their homes more often in super-industrial culture?
(a) People become super territorial over their possessions.
(b) People fear attachment to any one place.
(c) People are happier when they can find the right place.
(d) People stimulate the economy every time they move.

5. What do deeper relationships involve, in Toffler's account?
(a) Shared spiritual experience.
(b) Genetic similarity.
(c) Interactions with many aspects of a person's personality.
(d) Initiation rituals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused migrations in America, in Toffler's account?

2. What is leading the super-industrial revolution?

3. What will the future entail in Toffler's account?

4. What does Toffler say is the consequence of fast rates of change?

5. How do the social experiences Toffler defines register the development of culture?

(see the answer key)

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