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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, what word gets people excited to fight?
(a) "Justice."
(b) "Blood."
(c) "Hatred."
(d) "Violence."

2. As a whole, Lessing considered writers to be ______________.
(a) A plague.
(b) An organism.
(c) A wasted profession.
(d) A bad influence.

3. Why do most people ignore the existence of brainwashing techniques?
(a) They do not like the idea.
(b) It is too hard to learn.
(c) It is too expensive for most people.
(d) They are irritated by the idea.

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

5. What are two entities which perpetuate brainwashing?
(a) Hollywood and religion.
(b) Advertising and government.
(c) Religion and farmers.
(d) Government and the food industry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During Lessing's time in Rhodesia, how many people were in the political party she briefly joined?

3. According to Lessing, governments become dangerous without ___________.

4. Lessing encouraged humans to learn from ____________.

5. Which sciences did Lessing feel gave the best data regarding human behavior?

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