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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. Lessing believed that a belief pattern of "you-are-damned, I-am-saved" in society is ________.
(a) All of these.
(b) Insane.
(c) Typical.
(d) Often temporary.

2. What does Lessing believe old literature to be?
(a) Inspiring.
(b) Boring.
(c) Outdated.
(d) Poorly written.

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

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

5. What nationality was Friedrich Hebbel?
(a) American.
(b) British.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Austrian.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lessing, what word gets people excited to fight?

2. Lessing felt that the party ruling Rhodesia was ____________.

3. During a riot in Brussels, what shocking act did humans perform on corpses?

4. Lessing believed that any sane person is susceptible to __________.

5. What was the label put on anyone in Rhodesia who disagreed with the ruling class?

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