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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the individual's relationship with the subgroup, in Toffler's account?
(a) He subordinates his ideas to the group's.
(b) He serves as the group's representative wherever he goes.
(c) He identifies with certain characteristics and adapts them to his personality.
(d) He pledges to bring new converts to the subgroup.

2. What does Toffler say is the consequence of fast rates of change?
(a) Greater pressure to adapt.
(b) Wider distribution of wealth.
(c) Shorter organizational lifespans.
(d) Sharper competitive edge.

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

4. What is the other effect of increasing rate of change on different age groups?
(a) It segments the population.
(b) It increases homogeneity.
(c) It increases diversity.
(d) It diminishes cultural or regional differences.

5. With whom does a person have medium-term relationships, according to Toffler?
(a) Barbers.
(b) Clerks.
(c) Family.
(d) Neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has commuting changed in super-industrial culture?

2. Where else does Toffler see evidence of the psychology of over-stimulation?

3. What contributes to the high rate of change in organizations?

4. What will people want in the new economy Toffler imagines?

5. What is affected when a person's life changes?

(see the answer key)

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