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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who turned down Lessing's first book written under a pseudonym?
(a) Lessing's agent.
(b) Lessing's fans.
(c) None of these.
(d) Lessing's publisher.

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

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

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

6. Concerning conformity, Lessing believed that __________had the most influence on an individual.
(a) Political parties.
(b) Friends.
(c) Parents.
(d) The self.

7. Lessing thought _____________ would be angry over her experiment with a pseudonym.
(a) Her parents.
(b) The British literary community.
(c) Her agent.
(d) The Royal family.

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

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

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

11. Why did society accept work from Jean Rhys that had previously been rejected?
(a) To create scandal.
(b) They were paid off.
(c) To rebel.
(d) They decided she was acceptable.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What surprised people who took part in the Milgram experiment?

3. What did many of the victims do during the Milgram experiment?

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

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

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