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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do most people ignore the existence of brainwashing techniques?
(a) They do not like the idea.
(b) They are irritated by the idea.
(c) It is too hard to learn.
(d) It is too expensive for most people.

2. What was Lessing's attitude toward bigotry?
(a) She was against it.
(b) She accepted it.
(c) None of these.
(d) She perpetuated it.

3. How long did the regime in Rhodesia last?
(a) 90 years.
(b) 50 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 20 years.

4. As a whole, Lessing considered writers to be ______________.
(a) A wasted profession.
(b) A bad influence.
(c) An organism.
(d) A plague.

5. What did Lessing reference as a method groups use to encourage others not to think?
(a) Catch phrases.
(b) Censorship.
(c) Book burning.
(d) Emotion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Regarding the actions of their underlings, Lessing believed that leaders often knew _____________.

2. The tree was cut down for its association with _____________.

3. What happened to the man who named his cat "King of Kings"?

4. When did the miner's strike referenced by Lessing take place?

5. What minority did Lessing believe needed to be strengthened in order to help the future?

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