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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Lessing see as a positive, in terms of brainwashing?
(a) It does not last forever.
(b) It is fun.
(c) It is easy to do.
(d) It is cheap.

3. After the prison experiment, what did the subjects feel?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Fear.

4. Lessing felt that what type of response should be the only response to wild emotionalism?
(a) Detachment.
(b) Tears.
(c) Wilder emotionalism.
(d) Laughter.

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

6. According to Lessing, governments use brain washing for what purpose?
(a) To control people.
(b) To teach.
(c) To save money.
(d) To win wars.

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

8. According to Lessing, what are power structures across the globe putting into practice?
(a) Training for the individual.
(b) Group psychology.
(c) Taxation without representation.
(d) Technological advancements.

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(b) Historical references.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

10. Experiments in mental hospitals have shown sane people mistaken for _______________.
(a) Insane people.
(b) Corporate staff.
(c) Medical staff.
(d) Dangerous criminals.

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

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

13. Lessing considered the time period of World War II to be ___________.
(a) Progressive.
(b) Enlightening.
(c) Insane.
(d) Delightful.

14. According to Lessing, governments become dangerous without ___________.
(a) Popular support.
(b) Money.
(c) Checks and balances.
(d) Religion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Jean Rhys' occupation?

2. What percentage of the world has a strong tendency towards leadership, according to experts?

3. Lessing believed that any sane person is susceptible to __________.

4. Concerning conformity, Lessing believed that __________had the most influence on an individual.

5. Experiments in prisons show that ordinary people _________________.

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