How Do I Know What I Think ?

A Quiz for the Conscientious Citizen I. Distinguish between : (a) Putting out a forest fire.

(b) Keeping the combatants apart.

(c) Ensuring free passage through the Canal.

(d) Uncovering the extent of Russian penetration.

(e) Giving a new lease of life to the United Nations.

(f) Taking necessary police action.

(g) Making a permanent settlement in the Middle East.

(h) Protecting British lives and property.

(i) Getting rid of Nasser.

2. How many Mysteres make a MiG?

3. Is the United Nations force effective (a) numerically?

(b) morally?

4. Do you think most Americans secretly admire us?

5. What are the prospects of an increase of price in : (a) Petroleum products?

(b) Rubber?

(c) Tea?

(d) Teaseed oil?

(e) Cotton?

(f) Tin?

(g) Sesame seeds?

(h) Anything else?

6. Apportion the degree of blame when the Veto is used in the United Nations by : (a) Russia.

(b) The United Kingdom.

7. Arrange in order of disloyalty : (a) The Observer.

(b) The Manchester Guardian.

(c) Mr. Gaitskell.

(d) Mr. Nehru.

(e) Mr. Nutting.

8. Would you say that the British Commonwealth is the greatest force for peace the world has ever known?

9. What is the difference between : (a) 'Reinforcements' and 'units necessary to create a balanced force'?

(b) 'Pull-out' and 'dignified re-embarkation'?

(c) 'Forthwith' and 'phased'?

(d) `Collusion,' orchestration,' and 'foreknowledge'?

10. Name the four countries that voted with us in the United Nations.

11. Discuss the doctrines of : (a) Cabinet responsibility.

(b) Commonwealth consultation.

MARGHANITA LASKI