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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the Korean War, who confessed to crimes they did not commit?
(a) Korean soldiers.
(b) American citizens.
(c) Korean citizens.
(d) American soldiers.

2. Lessing would like society to be ___________.
(a) Scientifically advanced.
(b) Brutal.
(c) Kinder.
(d) Wealthy.

3. What are some of the steps in brainwashing?
(a) All of these.
(b) Repetition.
(c) The use of slogans.
(d) Tension followed by relaxation.

4. The tree was cut down for its association with _____________.
(a) A traitor.
(b) A foreign Colonel.
(c) Religion.
(d) A dictator.

5. Lessing believed that groups act together due to ___________.
(a) A need to connect.
(b) Pack mentality.
(c) A desire for survival.
(d) Social pecking orders.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the United States, people confessed to ridiculous crimes during _____________.

2. Lessing believed that groups cause people to __________.

3. According to Lessing, what type of absolutes do group minds often express?

4. What did people think of the farmer's decision to punish the bull?

5. Lessing believed that people are governed by ___________.

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