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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As far as man's preferences in Western art and literature, what aspect does Milosz refer to?
(a) The fickleness of his choices.
(b) The ability of the state to predict his choices.
(c) The ability of the state to imitate the pieces he likes.
(d) The inexplicable nature of his choices.

2. How prevalent is National Ketman?
(a) Widespread throughout communist society.
(b) Not of concern to the center.
(c) Limited to the people who have no power within the party.
(d) Limited to the upper circles of the party.

3. During World War II, how did the nearness of death affect the Poles' lives?
(a) It instilled terror.
(b) It made them ambivalent to the future.
(c) It created a daily thankfulness for life.
(d) It destroyed all sense of shame.

4. Milosz compares the Method to what animal?
(a) An ox, strong enough to bear the weight of reality.
(b) A snake, for which the tail begins at any point.
(c) A powerful bird whose wing is broken.
(d) A fox, wily enough to deceive those who are skeptical.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The center planned that all Eastern European countries would speak which language?

3. What do the Party dialecticians assert about art?

4. What is the basis of dialectical materialism, in Milosz's understanding?

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

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