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Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Regarding the actions of their underlings, Lessing believed that leaders often knew _____________.
(a) Everything.
(b) Little of what is happening.
(c) Only negative actions.
(d) Only positive actions.

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

4. What does every country perpetuate to some extent, according to Lessing?
(a) False modesty.
(b) Brainwashing.
(c) Celebration.
(d) Nostalgia.

5. What does the political Left believe in, according to Lessing?
(a) Charity.
(b) Honesty.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Revolution.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lessing's attitude toward bigotry?

2. What was Rhodesia ruled by?

3. What happened to the man who named his cat "King of Kings"?

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

5. Lessing believed history was a great __________.

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