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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Through understanding brainwashing, Lessing hoped that people could let go of ___________.
(a) Self-delusion.
(b) Goal setting trends.
(c) Blame.
(d) Hatred.

2. Why do most people ignore the existence of brainwashing techniques?
(a) It is too expensive for most people.
(b) They are irritated by the idea.
(c) It is too hard to learn.
(d) They do not like the idea.

3. What country did the Shah rule?
(a) Persia.
(b) Africa.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Ghana.

4. What, according to Lessing, is the biggest problem people in democratic societies face?
(a) Conformity.
(b) Oppression.
(c) Lack of food.
(d) Lack of money.

5. In Russia and Czechoslovakia, people confessed to ridiculous crimes during __________.
(a) The Scholar Trials.
(b) The Show Trials.
(c) The No Trials.
(d) The Interest Investigation.

6. Why is it important for a leader to know what those below him are doing?
(a) Their actions represent him.
(b) All of these.
(c) To maintain power.
(d) To protect citizens.

7. According to Lessing, what do humans require?
(a) Faith.
(b) Free thinking.
(c) Lots of money.
(d) Companionship.

8. What did Margaret Thatcher hire an advertising company to manage?
(a) The fashion industry.
(b) The meat industry.
(c) Her husband's career.
(d) Her election.

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

10. How many books did Lessing write under a pseudonym?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

11. What surprised people who took part in the Milgram experiment?
(a) Their need to escape.
(b) Their interest in psychology.
(c) Their response to authority.
(d) Their need for family support.

12. When unprompted confessions took place during the war, what did governments begin to study?
(a) Leaders.
(b) Brainwashing.
(c) Mental capacity.
(d) Food quality.

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

14. During experiments, individuals have been shown to __________.
(a) Think individually.
(b) Panic.
(c) Give into the group.
(d) Cry out for companionship.

15. According to Lessing, what type of absolutes do group minds often express?
(a) Historical references.
(b) Sacred assumptions.
(c) Scientific data.
(d) Democratic theories.

Short Answer Questions

1. What members of the public eye, according to Lessing, often repeat words and phrases to breed familiarity?

2. What are some of the steps in brainwashing?

3. What happened to the man who named his cat "King of Kings"?

4. For how many years have governments and priesthoods used brainwashing techniques?

5. According to Lessing, governments use brain washing for what purpose?

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