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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Group Minds.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who turned down Lessing's first book written under a pseudonym?
(a) None of these.
(b) Lessing's publisher.
(c) Lessing's fans.
(d) Lessing's agent.

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

3. What was Lessing's concern regarding the application of science on human behavior?
(a) It was not being applied.
(b) It was outdated.
(c) The data was biased.
(d) The data was faked.

4. According to Lessing, what are power structures across the globe putting into practice?
(a) Technological advancements.
(b) Training for the individual.
(c) Group psychology.
(d) Taxation without representation.

5. Why did a member of the striking mine workers go back to work during the strike?
(a) To get public attention.
(b) Lack of faith in the strike leader.
(c) To defy his country.
(d) He agreed with the union terms.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did society accept work from Jean Rhys that had previously been rejected?

3. What type of exposure leads the public to feel less for terrible disasters?

4. What did Margaret Thatcher hire an advertising company to manage?

5. What does Lessing remember about the group of people in the party she briefly joined in Rhodesia?

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