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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lessing believed the human race to be in _________.
(a) "An expected state."
(b) "A terrible mess."
(c) "An inspirational transformation."
(d) "Purgatory."

2. Lessing encouraged humans to learn from ____________.
(a) Family history.
(b) The news.
(c) Folklore.
(d) Differing viewpoints.

3. According to Lessing, what religion has encouraged Europeans to kill in the name of God?
(a) Judaism.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Agnostics.
(d) Christianity.

4. What was remarkable about the bull this farmer owned?
(a) It was expensive.
(b) It was a half-breed.
(c) It was albino.
(d) It was wild.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lessing, war causes humans to ____________.

2. What are two entities which perpetuate brainwashing?

3. How might it benefit a leader to be unaware if his regime is treating the people poorly?

4. The tree was cut down for its association with _____________.

5. What idea was popular prior to Hitler and the Cold War?

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