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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. Where did the miner's strike referenced by Lessing take place?
(a) Australia.
(b) Britain.
(c) Chile.
(d) United States.

2. What did Lessing reference as a method groups use to encourage others not to think?
(a) Emotion.
(b) Censorship.
(c) Book burning.
(d) Catch phrases.

3. What was the result of the miner's strike?
(a) Mine explosions.
(b) Positive publicity.
(c) Rioting.
(d) Book burning.

4. Growing up, Lessing was briefly a member of what party?
(a) Communism.
(b) Republicans.
(c) The Tea Party.
(d) Vigilantes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Lessing grow up?

2. What was Lessing's concern regarding the application of science on human behavior?

3. Which leader of the miner's strike was referenced by Lessing?

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

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

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