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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which groups move most often, in Toffler's account?
(a) Mechanics.
(b) Doctors and dentists.
(c) Agricultural workers.
(d) Technical workers.

3. What does Toffler propose as a method for dealing with future shock?
(a) Therapy.
(b) Revolution.
(c) Situational groups.
(d) Subcults.

4. What does Toffler propose as a standard for relationships?
(a) Multi-generational knowledge.
(b) Personal intimacy.
(c) Role-based familiarity.
(d) Total involvement.

5. What does Toffler say about conduct, manners and language?
(a) They are standardized by mass media.
(b) They are unique to each individual.
(c) There is no broad agreement about them.
(d) They are jeopardized by mass media.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect does Toffler say familiar objects have on people?

2. What does future shock result from?

3. What feeling results from the development of Toffler's future culture?

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

5. How does Toffler say the future should be greeted?

(see the answer key)

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