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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through You Are Damned, We Are Saved.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Lessing think about the ideals held by the political group she briefly joined?
(a) They were insane.
(b) They were brilliant.
(c) They were typical.
(d) They were well constructed.

3. What was Lessing's concern regarding the application of science on human behavior?
(a) The data was faked.
(b) It was not being applied.
(c) The data was biased.
(d) It was outdated.

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

5. What was Rhodesia ruled by?
(a) A black minority.
(b) A white majority.
(c) A white minority.
(d) A black majority.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What idea was popular prior to Hitler and the Cold War?

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

4. What is the Arthasastra about?

5. What surprised Lessing regarding human behavior over time?

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