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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Lessing, what is a recipe for social disorder?
(a) A lack of money in society.
(b) Subgroups with differing opinions.
(c) Individuals with big ideas.
(d) Leaders with control issues.

2. What was the result of the miner's strike?
(a) Rioting.
(b) Positive publicity.
(c) Book burning.
(d) Mine explosions.

3. What did people think of the farmer's decision to punish the bull?
(a) It was necessary.
(b) It was foolish.
(c) It was symbolic.
(d) It was wise.

4. Why did a member of the striking mine workers go back to work during the strike?
(a) To get public attention.
(b) To defy his country.
(c) He agreed with the union terms.
(d) Lack of faith in the strike leader.

5. Lessing reports that both Christians and Leftists tend to do what to their opposition?
(a) Respect.
(b) Compromise.
(c) Sue.
(d) Villify.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lessing believe that humans know?

2. Lessing believes the reaction of both Christians and Leftists to opposition is a form of ___________.

3. Lessing found the tree cutting to be symbolic of ____________.

4. When did the miner's strike referenced by Lessing take place?

5. The tree was cut down for its association with _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lessing consider the age of Arthastra to be significant?

2. In the anecdote about killing the bull, what did Lessing suggest that the farmer's revenge actions on the bull demonstrated?

3. Why did Lessing join a communist group in Rhodesia?

4. What was Lessing's opinion regarding war as a basis of our mentality?

5. In terms of collective beliefs during her life time, what idiocy struck Lessing?

6. Why did Lessing feel that our ability to consider differing viewpoints might save the human race?

7. When onlookers recognize that others are lying, Lessing believed they refuse to protest the lies for what purpose?

8. Why did Lessing suggest that strengthening individuality would lead to a better world in the future?

9. As Lessing looked ahead, how would people of the future feel, considering our lack of ability to change?

10. What was the political climate in Lessing's country when she was growing up?

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