View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifteen, Sixteen and Seventeen.

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. Where did Lessing's family live before they found property?
(a) In Lilfordia.
(b) In Johannesburg.
(c) In London.
(d) In Kent.

3. What stove brand did Lessing's family use?
(a) Liberty's.
(b) Smith & Son's.
(c) McVeagh's.
(d) Carron Dover.

4. How many family members went to visit Lessing's house in Persia?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

5. According to Lessing, above all, what does history tell us?
(a) That nothing is permanent.
(b) That happiness is fleeting.
(c) That mankind is not peaceful by nature.
(d) That circumstances dictate the person.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the central character of Lessing's "The Good Terrorist"- a book that Lessing references in this chapter?

2. To which of the following does Lessing compare writers?

3. What remained unaffected by the Lessings' existence for 20 years?

4. What does Lessing mention as the one thing that would have stopped her from marrying Frank?

5. How many bouts of illness did Lessing's family experience?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 217 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample