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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. According to researchers, those who resist indoctrination the most are the ones very capable in what area?
(a) Humor.
(b) Negativity.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Sanity.

2. What type of reviews were given to the books Lessing wrote under a pseudonym?
(a) Patronizing.
(b) Raving.
(c) Negative.
(d) No reviews.

3. For what purpose should people make use of current freedoms, according to Lessing?
(a) To improve our lives.
(b) To improve society.
(c) To examine ideas.
(d) All of these.

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

5. According to Lessing, society is changing at what speed?
(a) Quickly.
(b) Gradually.
(c) Incredibly slow.
(d) Daily.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Lessing's life, what type of people have influenced her the most?

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

3. What did Lessing think about the ideals held by the political group she briefly joined?

4. Experiments in mental hospitals have shown sane people mistaken for _______________.

5. According to Lessing, many young people are afraid democracy will ____________.

(see the answer key)

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