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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Laboratories of Social Change.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lessing believed that anyone studying sects was susceptible to ______________.
(a) Believing their doctrine.
(b) Accusing innocent people.
(c) Going crazy.
(d) Not taking the study seriously.

2. The political group Lessing joined in Rhodesia held what hope for the world under their rule?
(a) No sexual prejudice.
(b) All of these.
(c) No racial prejudice.
(d) No crime.

3. Concerning conformity, Lessing believed that __________had the most influence on an individual.
(a) Friends.
(b) Political parties.
(c) The self.
(d) Parents.

4. Which leader of the miner's strike was referenced by Lessing?
(a) Jessup Courtenay.
(b) Jake Montgomery.
(c) Arthur Scargill.
(d) Herbert Ballino.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Regarding the actions of their underlings, Lessing believed that leaders often knew _____________.

2. Where did the miner's strike referenced by Lessing take place?

3. In what country was the Gettysburg Address made?

4. For what purpose should people make use of current freedoms, according to Lessing?

5. According to Lessing, what is a recipe for social disorder?

(see the answer key)

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