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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Switching Off to See Dallas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lessing, war causes humans to ____________.
(a) Make money.
(b) Revert to a brutal past.
(c) Grow as a society.
(d) Develop strong moral fiber.

2. Lessing believed that any sane person is susceptible to __________.
(a) Consumerism.
(b) Brainwashing.
(c) Love.
(d) Ardent patriotism.

3. What is the origin of the farmer who owned the bull?
(a) British.
(b) Scottish.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Australian.

4. What are some of the steps in brainwashing?
(a) Repetition.
(b) All of these.
(c) The use of slogans.
(d) Tension followed by relaxation.

5. What type of exposure leads the public to feel less for terrible disasters?
(a) Unflattering.
(b) Media.
(c) Abrupt.
(d) Government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through understanding brainwashing, Lessing hoped that people could let go of ___________.

2. What minority did Lessing believe needed to be strengthened in order to help the future?

3. When did the miner's strike referenced by Lessing take place?

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

5. What nationality was Friedrich Hebbel?

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