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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As seen in Chapter 2, how does the poet of a communist country write?
(a) Exactly what the state tells him.
(b) As himself.
(c) As an ideal citizen.
(d) For the marching soldiers.

2. Witkiewicz's book dealt solely with what aspect of society?
(a) Decay in industrial abilities.
(b) Decay in society.
(c) Salvation for mankind.
(d) Futuristic societies.

3. In a communist country, what is perhaps the best way to ensure one's safety?
(a) To become known as a spy.
(b) To loudly proclaim Russia's pre-eminence.
(c) To keep one's opinions quiet.
(d) To join with like-minded people.

4. Those who assert that their work is most important, rather than the ends and benefactors of the work, are following which Ketman?
(a) Professional Ketman.
(b) Aesthetic Ketman
(c) Sceptical Ketman
(d) Ethical Ketman.

5. Which Ketman asserts that men do not know how to rule themselves or properly distribute goods?
(a) Ethical Ketman.
(b) Sceptical Ketman.
(c) Metaphysical Ketman.
(d) The Ketman of revolutionary purity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How prevalent is National Ketman?

2. As far as man's preferences in Western art and literature, what aspect does Milosz refer to?

3. According to Milosz, nations which have recently come under communist rule feel excitement at first, and then feel what emotion?

4. What do the Party dialecticians assert about art?

5. Why does the state take advantage of professional Ketman?

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