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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 3, how does Milosz succinctly define Ketman?
(a) In the name of the state.
(b) For the benefit of mankind.
(c) Against something.
(d) Against the state.

2. The Ketman of revolutionary purity holds that a tyrant's reign may be justified in what circumstances?
(a) If he brings the nation out of its troubles.
(b) For a brief period of time.
(c) If he cannot be deposed.
(d) In extreme historical circumstances.

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

4. In Milosz's experience, how does a man change under communist rule?
(a) He sees the new rule as unnatural.
(b) He gains new habits quickly and asks no questions.
(c) He asks questions so he can understand the new government.
(d) He gains new habits slowly and painfully.

5. Milosz compares the American law system to what image?
(a) A man drowning at sea.
(b) People in a raft paddling different directions.
(c) A powerful ship.
(d) A man alone on a log raft.

Short Answer Questions

1. Citizens of communist countries become adept in what skill, according to Milosz?

2. Which Ketman asserts that men do not know how to rule themselves or properly distribute goods?

3. Milosz ends Chapter I with the question:

4. As explained in Chapter 2, the party considers _________ one of the highest virtues.

5. Chapter 2 notes that though it is good to be free from something, how does freedom become better?

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