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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Laboratories of Social Change.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Lessing's life, what type of people have influenced her the most?
(a) Writers.
(b) Individuals.
(c) Politicians.
(d) Group members.

2. According to Lessing, what effect does bad news have on people?
(a) Makes them laugh.
(b) Scares them into living.
(c) Keeps them depressed.
(d) Inspires them to change the world.

3. Lessing believed that a belief pattern of "you-are-damned, I-am-saved" in society is ________.
(a) Insane.
(b) All of these.
(c) Often temporary.
(d) Typical.

4. What does Lessing believe old literature to be?
(a) Outdated.
(b) Poorly written.
(c) Boring.
(d) Inspiring.

5. When did the miner's strike referenced by Lessing take place?
(a) 1930s.
(b) 1800s.
(c) 1920s.
(d) 1980s.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lessing reports that both Christians and Leftists tend to do what to their opposition?

2. During the Milgram experiment, people were instructed to give other people _____________.

3. What did Lessing believe about those living in democratic societies?

4. What is the Arthasastra about?

5. Lessing thought _____________ would be angry over her experiment with a pseudonym.

(see the answer key)

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