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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Beta the Disappointed Lover.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The last time Milosz saw Beta, how did the unassuming poet look?
(a) He had become self-assured and thoroughly political.
(b) He had become even more afraid, following his time in the concentration camp.
(c) He had become an outspoken adversary of communism.
(d) He hadn't changed.

2. In the 1940s, once they were freed of the past, how did the Eastern countries think?
(a) They modified capitalism to fit their needs.
(b) They had no choice but the New Faith.
(c) They regretted their choice.
(d) They returned to a feudalist system.

3. Defining good and evil outside of party interests is what type of Ketman?
(a) Sceptical Ketman.
(b) Aesthetic Ketman.
(c) Ethical Ketman.
(d) Metaphysical Ketman.

4. Every man considers his mode of life as what?
(a) Natural.
(b) Unnatural.
(c) Necessary.
(d) Destined to change.

5. Russian engineers and doctors ________ Western innovations.
(a) Anticipate.
(b) Sell.
(c) Ignore.
(d) Copy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How prevalent is National Ketman?

2. Walking in the ruined city in 1945, what emotion did Alpha feel primarily?

3. By standards of the East, as compared to the West, how is anyone with talent treated?

4. The "accidental unmaskings of Ketman," Chapter 3, are called _________ .

5. Harboring contempt for Russia is what type of Ketman?

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