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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through You Are Damned, We Are Saved.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Lessing believe the bull owner had no control over his response?
(a) It was God's will.
(b) He drank too much.
(c) He was irresponsible.
(d) It was human nature.

2. Why did a member of the striking mine workers go back to work during the strike?
(a) He agreed with the union terms.
(b) To get public attention.
(c) To defy his country.
(d) Lack of faith in the strike leader.

3. Which sciences did Lessing feel gave the best data regarding human behavior?
(a) Astronomy and physiology.
(b) Psychology and social anthropology.
(c) Anthropology and archaeology.
(d) None of the above.

4. How old is the Arthasastra?
(a) 2,000 years.
(b) 10,000 years.
(c) 50 years.
(d) 100 years.

5. What was Lessing's concern regarding the application of science on human behavior?
(a) It was outdated.
(b) The data was faked.
(c) The data was biased.
(d) It was not being applied.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lessing remember about the group of people in the party she briefly joined in Rhodesia?

2. Lessing mentions a tree that was cut down in what country?

3. What minority did Lessing believe needed to be strengthened in order to help the future?

4. Lessing believed it common for people to embrace ________.

5. What idea was popular prior to Hitler and the Cold War?

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