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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the 1930's what did Lessing and her brother hear all of the adults discussing?
(a) The War.
(b) The Slump.
(c) The Empire.
(d) The Native Problem.

2. Which of the following areas was the homeland of Lessing's mother's doctor?
(a) Zimbabwe.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) Persia.
(d) Sinoia.

3. Which of the following does Lessing blame for the distrust that 20th Century people have in their governments?
(a) Political corruption.
(b) World War II.
(c) Media coverage.
(d) World War I.

4. What made Lessing and her brother weep at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Their father died.
(b) Their servants were fired for stealing.
(c) Their mother died.
(d) Their mother shaved her head.

5. How did Mrs. Mitchell and her son treat their Black servants?
(a) Mrs. Mitchell and her son completely ignored their Black servants.
(b) Mrs. Mitchell and her son screamed at and berated their Black servants.
(c) Mrs. Mitchell and her son treated their Black servants just like family.
(d) Mrs. Mitchell and her son treated their black servants like slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did Lessing leave Southern Rhodesia?

2. What do Lessing's parents do in preparation for their next voyage?

3. Which of the following sparkled in every rock that surrounded the Lessings' home?

4. In which book did Lessing write about Mr. Whitehead?

5. To which book did Lessing often compare her childhood?

(see the answer key)

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