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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lessing is convinced that too many people are ____________.
(a) Totally untrustworthy.
(b) Completely transparent.
(c) Blindly loyal.
(d) Somewhat Misunderstood.

2. What are some of the steps in brainwashing?
(a) All of these.
(b) The use of slogans.
(c) Repetition.
(d) Tension followed by relaxation.

3. Lessing is concerned that too many people are __________ about group psychology.
(a) Lackadaisical.
(b) Doubtful.
(c) Squeamish.
(d) Excited..

4. Lessing believed that groups cause people to __________.
(a) Help others.
(b) Learn.
(c) Conform.
(d) Study the past.

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

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

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

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

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

10. 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.

11. What members of the public eye, according to Lessing, often repeat words and phrases to breed familiarity?
(a) Teachers and students.
(b) Pop stars.
(c) Critics and commentators.
(d) Political leaders.

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

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

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

15. What did Lessing believe about those living in democratic societies?
(a) They have too much money.
(b) They are selfish.
(c) They are individuals.
(d) They are not truly free.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country was the Gettysburg Address made?

2. According to Lessing, what type of absolutes do group minds often express?

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

4. With brainwashing techniques, soldiers can be made to feel ________ about killing.

5. What attitude did Lessing strive for, when it came to tragedy?

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