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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Lessing think about the ideals held by the political group she briefly joined?
(a) They were insane.
(b) They were brilliant.
(c) They were well constructed.
(d) They were typical.

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

3. With brainwashing techniques, soldiers can be made to feel ________ about killing.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Horror.
(d) Desensitized.

4. What did people think of the farmer's decision to punish the bull?
(a) It was wise.
(b) It was foolish.
(c) It was symbolic.
(d) It was necessary.

5. Why did a member of the striking mine workers go back to work during the strike?
(a) Lack of faith in the strike leader.
(b) To get public attention.
(c) He agreed with the union terms.
(d) To defy his country.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lessing, what is a recipe for social disorder?

2. What are some of the steps in brainwashing?

3. What does the political Left believe in, according to Lessing?

4. Lessing believed that a belief pattern of "you-are-damned, I-am-saved" in society is ________.

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

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