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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event in Lessing's childhood does she describe as having left her inconsolable?
(a) The beginning of war.
(b) The move to Africa.
(c) The death of her cat.
(d) The first day of school.

2. How many trek oxen hauled the wagon carrying Lessing's family?
(a) 16.
(b) 12.
(c) 14.
(d) 18.

3. When did Lessing experiment with drugs?
(a) 1950's.
(b) 1970's.
(c) 1940's.
(d) 1960's.

4. Which of the following does Lessing blame for the distrust that 20th Century people have in their governments?
(a) Political corruption.
(b) World War I.
(c) World War II.
(d) Media coverage.

5. What remained unaffected by the Lessings' existence for 20 years?
(a) The bush.
(b) The wildcats.
(c) The trees.
(d) The natives.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lessing rebel while aboard the ship?

2. What year did Lessing leave Southern Rhodesia?

3. At what age did Emily McVeagh die?

4. According to Lessing, where do most of the good biographers live?

5. Which of the following names does Lessing give the personality that would comes out of her while under the influence of drugs?

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