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Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. During a riot in Brussels, what shocking act did humans perform on corpses?
(a) Urination.
(b) Disrespect.
(c) Graffiti.
(d) Grave robbing.

4. How long did the regime in Rhodesia last?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 90 years.
(d) 50 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For how many years have governments and priesthoods used brainwashing techniques?

2. What type of exposure leads the public to feel less for terrible disasters?

3. What did the farmer do to punish the bull for its kill?

4. Lessing believed the human race to be in _________.

5. When did the political group Lessing belonged to in Rhodesia fall apart?

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