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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 is a recipe for social disorder?
(a) Individuals with big ideas.
(b) Subgroups with differing opinions.
(c) Leaders with control issues.
(d) A lack of money in society.

2. What did the farmer do to punish the bull for its kill?
(a) Bred it.
(b) Killed it.
(c) Sold it.
(d) Whipped it.

3. The political group Lessing joined in Rhodesia held what hope for the world under their rule?
(a) All of these.
(b) No sexual prejudice.
(c) No racial prejudice.
(d) No crime.

4. Lessing felt that the party ruling Rhodesia was ____________.
(a) Oppressive.
(b) Progressive.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Admirable.

5. According to researchers, those who resist indoctrination the most are the ones very capable in what area?
(a) Humor.
(b) Sanity.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Negativity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the Arthasastra?

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

3. What does the political Left believe in, according to Lessing?

4. What have governments in the past done to determine if government workers were behaving well?

5. According to Lessing, what religion has encouraged Europeans to kill in the name of God?

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