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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Switching Off to See Dallas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lessing believed that a belief pattern of "you-are-damned, I-am-saved" in society is ________.
(a) Insane.
(b) All of these.
(c) Often temporary.
(d) Typical.

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

3. Which leader of the miner's strike was referenced by Lessing?
(a) Arthur Scargill.
(b) Jessup Courtenay.
(c) Jake Montgomery.
(d) Herbert Ballino.

4. What does every country perpetuate to some extent, according to Lessing?
(a) Brainwashing.
(b) Celebration.
(c) False modesty.
(d) Nostalgia.

5. What does Lessing remember about the group of people in the party she briefly joined in Rhodesia?
(a) All of these.
(b) They were normal.
(c) They were fun.
(d) They were well-read.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Lessing believe the bull owner had no control over his response?

3. Lessing mentions a tree that was cut down in what country?

4. Margaret Thatcher hoped the advertising agency would bring up what type of emotions in people?

5. According to Lessing, what do Christians believe in?

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