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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of loyalty are the new kinds of organizations based on?
(a) Loyalty to the business.
(b) Loyalty to the profession.
(c) Loyalty to the boss.
(d) Loyalty to the nation.

3. How does Toffler describe a job in a bureaucracy?
(a) A reciprocal relationship with an organization that participates in the worker's development.
(b) A series of organizational problems to solve.
(c) A flexible role within a developing organization.
(d) An unchanging role with a fixed set of expectations.

4. What is the consequence of high mobility, according to Toffler?
(a) Political involvement.
(b) Class consolidation in the suburbs.
(c) Nationalism.
(d) Non-involvement in the community.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the people of the future in Toffler's definition?

3. What is causing the revolution in modern society?

4. What does Toffler say Shakespeare would experience today?

5. Where do people typically migrate, in America?

(see the answer key)

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