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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Jean Rhys' occupation?
(a) Actor.
(b) Writer.
(c) Singer.
(d) Painter.

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

3. What percentage of the world has a strong tendency towards leadership, according to experts?
(a) 90%
(b) 40%.
(c) 25%.
(d) 10%

4. People in democratic societies believe they are __________.
(a) Rich.
(b) Free.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Important.

5. What did Lessing propose that our government should do?
(a) Secretly evaluate its workers.
(b) Aid foreign countries.
(c) Pay attention to technology.
(d) Give money to the poor.

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

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

8. What attitude did Lessing strive for, when it came to tragedy?
(a) Rage.
(b) Pity.
(c) Dispassion.
(d) Wild emotion.

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(d) Historical references.

10. What did many of the victims do during the Milgram experiment?
(a) Scream.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Sue.
(d) Cry.

11. In what countries did Lessing see bloody revolutions?
(a) Germany and Spain.
(b) The United States and Canada.
(c) Russia and China.
(d) England and France.

12. What pseudonym did Lessing write under?
(a) Jane Somers.
(b) April Smalley.
(c) Jessica Walsh.
(d) Jane Doe.

13. During the Milgram experiment, people were instructed to give other people _____________.
(a) A black eye.
(b) Pink slips.
(c) Electric shocks.
(d) A kiss.

14. In what country was the Gettysburg Address made?
(a) France.
(b) Cuba.
(c) England.
(d) The United States.

15. What does every country perpetuate to some extent, according to Lessing?
(a) Nostalgia.
(b) Celebration.
(c) False modesty.
(d) Brainwashing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advertising firm did Margaret Thatcher hire, prior to taking a public position?

2. According to researchers, those who resist indoctrination the most are the ones very capable in what area?

3. What does the group mind often discourage, according to Lessing?

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

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

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