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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Switching Off to See Dallas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was once another name for Iran?
(a) Iraq.
(b) Bulersia.
(c) Jeslon.
(d) Persia.

2. What attitude did Lessing strive for, when it came to tragedy?
(a) Pity.
(b) Dispassion.
(c) Wild emotion.
(d) Rage.

3. Why do most people ignore the existence of brainwashing techniques?
(a) It is too expensive for most people.
(b) They do not like the idea.
(c) It is too hard to learn.
(d) They are irritated by the idea.

4. What have governments in the past done to determine if government workers were behaving well?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Asked around.
(c) Quizzed them.
(d) Spied on them.

5. Lessing believed that any sane person is susceptible to __________.
(a) Brainwashing.
(b) Ardent patriotism.
(c) Love.
(d) Consumerism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lessing felt that what type of response should be the only response to wild emotionalism?

2. Lessing referenced a ten-year war of independence that took place in ___________.

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

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

5. What happened to the miner who returned to work during the miner's strike?

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