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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Freedom in the Age of Reformation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What biblical myth does Fromm reference?
(a) Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.
(b) Noah's Ark.
(c) Joseph and his brothers.
(d) Man's explusion from paradise.

2. What outlined most new freedoms of the Reformation?
(a) The wealthy class.
(b) The economy.
(c) The arts.
(d) Religious doctrines.

3. Why is man unable to to realize his individuality when discovering his freedom?
(a) He feels too guilty.
(b) He is unaware of the power of his actions.
(c) He does not care about his individuality.
(d) He is unable to govern himself.

4. What characteristic identified people during the Middle Ages?
(a) People were identified by their occupations.
(b) People were identified by their birthplace.
(c) People were identified by their dress.
(d) People were not separated by anything during this time.

5. According to Fromm, what competing forces does man struggle with?
(a) Ego and modesty.
(b) Money and loyalty.
(c) Individuality and freedom.
(d) Fairness and greed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What goal does Fromm identify as the "abolition of external domination"?

2. What does Fromm identify as the main motive for human behavior?

3. What social force does man rely on from others?

4. According to Fromm's animal kingdom analogy, why is man so helpless at birth?

5. What church dominated religion during the Middle Ages?

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