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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Growing up, Lessing was briefly a member of what party?
(a) The Tea Party.
(b) Republicans.
(c) Communism.
(d) Vigilantes.

2. With brainwashing techniques, soldiers can be made to feel ________ about killing.
(a) Excitement.
(b) Horror.
(c) Desensitized.
(d) Guilt.

3. According to Lessing, what word gets people excited to fight?
(a) "Blood."
(b) "Hatred."
(c) "Justice."
(d) "Violence."

4. What minority did Lessing believe needed to be strengthened in order to help the future?
(a) Women.
(b) Hispanics.
(c) The individual.
(d) Blacks.

5. The Arthasastra mentions that it is only ________ in a line of books.
(a) A holy respite.
(b) The most important.
(c) The most memorable.
(d) One of many.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an experiment referenced by Lessing, groups fought individuals about the length of _____________.

2. How might it benefit a leader to be unaware if his regime is treating the people poorly?

3. What, according to Lessing, is the biggest problem people in democratic societies face?

4. Which sciences did Lessing feel gave the best data regarding human behavior?

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

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