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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lessing referenced a ten-year war of independence that took place in ___________.
(a) Chile.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Guam.
(d) Zimbabwe.

2. What does Lessing hope will one day change human behavior?
(a) Scientific data.
(b) Awareness.
(c) All of these.
(d) Learning from our past.

3. What did Lessing believe about those living in democratic societies?
(a) They are individuals.
(b) They are selfish.
(c) They are not truly free.
(d) They have too much money.

4. During the Korean War, who confessed to crimes they did not commit?
(a) Korean citizens.
(b) American soldiers.
(c) American citizens.
(d) Korean soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the label put on anyone in Rhodesia who disagreed with the ruling class?

2. What surprised Lessing regarding human behavior over time?

3. What was the result of the miner's strike?

4. What are some of the steps in brainwashing?

5. In an experiment referenced by Lessing, groups fought individuals about the length of _____________.

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