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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through When in the Future They Look Back on Us.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the origin of the farmer who owned the bull?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Australian.
(c) British.
(d) Scottish.

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

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

5. Lessing referenced a ten-year war of independence that took place in ___________.
(a) Mexico.
(b) Chile.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) Guam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lessing believe that humans know?

2. As a whole, Lessing considered writers to be ______________.

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

4. What was the race of the boy the bull killed?

5. Lessing would like society to be ___________.

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