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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Two Aspects of Freedom for Modern Man.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When are fears most likely to be flexible?
(a) Childhood.
(b) Adulthood.
(c) Geriatrics.
(d) Never.

2. Fromm likens man's sin of eating the forbidden fruit to what act?
(a) An act of freedom.
(b) An act of kindness.
(c) An act of anger.
(d) An act of greed.

3. What factor became the greatest social influence during the Renaissance?
(a) Education.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Family.
(d) Wealth.

4. Why would Fromm view the action of man eating the forbidden fruit as a positive act?
(a) Man separated himself from woman.
(b) Man took a risk.
(c) Man took a step toward becoming an individual.
(d) Man fought against nature.

5. What contradiction of freedom does Fromm discuss in his book?
(a) Man is equally isolated and independent.
(b) Man is more isolated but less independent.
(c) Man has no increased isolation or independence.
(d) Man is more independent but also more isolated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What outlined most new freedoms of the Reformation?

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

3. How has the role of the "boss" changed in the modern world?

4. What happens to primary ties once they are cut?

5. Which great thinker does Fromm NOT credit in his book?

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