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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lessing see as a positive, in terms of brainwashing?
(a) It is fun.
(b) It is easy to do.
(c) It does not last forever.
(d) It is cheap.

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

3. What made Jean Rhys popular?
(a) Charity work.
(b) A successful book.
(c) A public affair.
(d) A stint in office.

4. What was Rhodesia ruled by?
(a) A white minority.
(b) A white majority.
(c) A black minority.
(d) A black majority.

5. When political groups or religions have a conflict, what does Lessing believe that those involved typically stop doing?
(a) Supporting the cause.
(b) Believing gossip.
(c) Thinking.
(d) Loving their neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did a member of the striking mine workers go back to work during the strike?

2. When did the political group Lessing belonged to in Rhodesia fall apart?

3. What attitude did Lessing strive for, when it came to tragedy?

4. Lessing referred to the sciences regarding human behavior as what type of science?

5. During the Milgram experiment, people were instructed to give other people _____________.

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