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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Group Minds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lessing believed that any sane person is susceptible to __________.
(a) Consumerism.
(b) Brainwashing.
(c) Ardent patriotism.
(d) Love.

2. When unprompted confessions took place during the war, what did governments begin to study?
(a) Brainwashing.
(b) Mental capacity.
(c) Leaders.
(d) Food quality.

3. During Lessing's time in Rhodesia, how many people were in the political party she briefly joined?
(a) 40.
(b) 5.
(c) 200.
(d) 300.

4. Lessing is convinced that too many people are ____________.
(a) Totally untrustworthy.
(b) Completely transparent.
(c) Blindly loyal.
(d) Somewhat Misunderstood.

5. With brainwashing techniques, soldiers can be made to feel ________ about killing.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Horror.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Desensitized.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Lessing reference as a method groups use to encourage others not to think?

2. When political groups or religions have a conflict, what does Lessing believe that those involved typically stop doing?

3. During experiments, individuals have been shown to __________.

4. Lessing felt that the party ruling Rhodesia was ____________.

5. The political group Lessing joined in Rhodesia held what hope for the world under their rule?

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