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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the man who named his cat "King of Kings"?
(a) He was mocked.
(b) He was invited to a State dinner.
(c) He was imprisoned.
(d) He was lauded.

2. After the prison experiment, what did the subjects feel?
(a) Fear.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Disappointment.

3. Why is it important for a leader to know what those below him are doing?
(a) All of these.
(b) To protect citizens.
(c) To maintain power.
(d) Their actions represent him.

4. Why did society accept work from Jean Rhys that had previously been rejected?
(a) They decided she was acceptable.
(b) To rebel.
(c) To create scandal.
(d) They were paid off.

5. In Lessing's opinion, elitism is _____________.
(a) All of these.
(b) Unfashionable.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Snobby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lessing believed that any sane person is susceptible to __________.

2. According to researchers, those who resist indoctrination the most are the ones very capable in what area?

3. In what countries did Lessing see bloody revolutions?

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

5. During the Korean War, who confessed to crimes they did not commit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of organizations have studied or used brainwashing?

2. Why was Lessing opposed to mass emotion?

3. Why do most people believe they are not susceptible to brainwashing?

4. Why do people fall victim to "inner censorship"?

5. Why do people often conform to groups?

6. When confronted with a group opinion, why is it often difficult to maintain an opposing, individual opinion?

7. Why do most people not want to hear about brainwashing?

8. What type of ideas can be put into a subject's mind during the brainwashing process?

9. Lessing stated that people in democratic societies are often fooling themselves on their level of freedom. Why?

10. When it comes to commentators and critics, what breeds an air of familiarity with viewers?

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