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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the miner's strike referenced by Lessing take place?
(a) Australia.
(b) Britain.
(c) Chile.
(d) United States.

2. What is the origin of the farmer who owned the bull?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Australian.
(c) British.
(d) Scottish.

3. What was the race of the boy the bull killed?
(a) Hispanic.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Asian.

4. What nationality was Friedrich Hebbel?
(a) Austrian.
(b) Spanish.
(c) British.
(d) American.

5. Who wrote the Arthasastra?
(a) Kautilya.
(b) The Apostle Paul.
(c) Chaucer.
(d) Rudyard Kipling.

6. What idea was popular prior to Hitler and the Cold War?
(a) Communism.
(b) Democracy.
(c) Judaism.
(d) One world united.

7. According to Lessing, what do Christians believe in?
(a) Hate.
(b) Revolution.
(c) Violence.
(d) Redemption.

8. During a riot in Brussels, what shocking act did humans perform on corpses?
(a) Disrespect.
(b) Graffiti.
(c) Urination.
(d) Grave robbing.

9. Lessing felt that the party ruling Rhodesia was ____________.
(a) Brilliant.
(b) Admirable.
(c) Oppressive.
(d) Progressive.

10. What position did Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. hold?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Maintenance worker.
(d) Jurist.

11. Why did Lessing believe the bull owner had no control over his response?
(a) He drank too much.
(b) He was irresponsible.
(c) It was human nature.
(d) It was God's will.

12. What was an unquestionable belief held by the political party Lessing joined in Rhodesia?
(a) Communism was dead.
(b) Religion was obsolete.
(c) None of these.
(d) Blacks were superior.

13. According to Lessing, what is a recipe for social disorder?
(a) Subgroups with differing opinions.
(b) Individuals with big ideas.
(c) A lack of money in society.
(d) Leaders with control issues.

14. Lessing believed that groups act together due to ___________.
(a) A need to connect.
(b) A desire for survival.
(c) Pack mentality.
(d) Social pecking orders.

15. What does Lessing believe old literature to be?
(a) Poorly written.
(b) Boring.
(c) Outdated.
(d) Inspiring.

Short Answer Questions

1. The political group Lessing joined in Rhodesia held what hope for the world under their rule?

2. What did people think of the farmer's decision to punish the bull?

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

4. Lessing would like society to be ___________.

5. What does Lessing remember about the group of people in the party she briefly joined in Rhodesia?

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