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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. What does Lessing remember about the group of people in the party she briefly joined in Rhodesia?
(a) They were normal.
(b) They were well-read.
(c) All of these.
(d) They were fun.

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

3. Lessing encouraged humans to learn from ____________.
(a) Family history.
(b) Folklore.
(c) Differing viewpoints.
(d) The news.

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

5. What was an unquestionable belief held by the political party Lessing joined in Rhodesia?
(a) Religion was obsolete.
(b) Communism was dead.
(c) None of these.
(d) Blacks were superior.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. During a riot in Brussels, what shocking act did humans perform on corpses?

4. The political group Lessing joined in Rhodesia held what hope for the world under their rule?

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

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