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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. According to Lessing, what do novelists have the ability to do?
(a) Make money in the arts.
(b) Dumb down society.
(c) Reflect human behavior.
(d) Slander whoever they want.

2. According to Lessing, what do Christians believe in?
(a) Revolution.
(b) Redemption.
(c) Violence.
(d) Hate.

3. What was Rhodesia ruled by?
(a) A black majority.
(b) A black minority.
(c) A white minority.
(d) A white majority.

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

5. Lessing believed it common for people to embrace ________.
(a) Intelligent ideas.
(b) New leaders.
(c) Ridiculous beliefs.
(d) Progressive ideals.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When political groups or religions have a conflict, what does Lessing believe that those involved typically stop doing?

3. What was the label put on anyone in Rhodesia who disagreed with the ruling class?

4. In what time period did Lessing grow up?

5. What surprised Lessing regarding human behavior over time?

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