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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the political Left believe in, according to Lessing?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Charity.
(d) Socialism.

2. Through understanding brainwashing, Lessing hoped that people could let go of ___________.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Self-delusion.
(c) Goal setting trends.
(d) Blame.

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

4. What is the Arthasastra about?
(a) City planning.
(b) Sensible governing.
(c) Taxing the poor.
(d) Science.

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(c) It was outdated.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

Short Answer Questions

1. Lessing believed that a belief pattern of "you-are-damned, I-am-saved" in society is ________.

2. Lessing believed that people are governed by ___________.

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

4. Lessing is convinced that too many people are ____________.

5. What type of reviews were given to the books Lessing wrote under a pseudonym?

(see the answer key)

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