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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lessing felt that what type of response should be the only response to wild emotionalism?
(a) Detachment.
(b) Tears.
(c) Wilder emotionalism.
(d) Laughter.

2. Lessing refers to examples such as the acceptance of Jean Rhys' work as what type of mentality?
(a) "Follow-the-leader."
(b) "Popular perception."
(c) "Conformity."
(d) "Rule the world."

3. How might it benefit a leader to be unaware if his regime is treating the people poorly?
(a) He is not forced to act.
(b) All of these.
(c) He can rule in blissful ignorance.
(d) He can claim innocence.

4. What surprised people who took part in the Milgram experiment?
(a) Their response to authority.
(b) Their interest in psychology.
(c) Their need to escape.
(d) Their need for family support.

5. What did Lessing believe about those living in democratic societies?
(a) They have too much money.
(b) They are not truly free.
(c) They are individuals.
(d) They are selfish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Experiments in prisons show that ordinary people _________________.

2. Lessing was shocked to learn that her friend, a born again Christian, rejected ______________.

3. What was Jean Rhys' occupation?

4. What advertising firm did Margaret Thatcher hire, prior to taking a public position?

5. What would Lessing like schools or governments to teach?

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