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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alpha, the Moralist.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Eastern communist regard everything from the West?
(a) With deep confusion.
(b) With strong criticism.
(c) With antipathy.
(d) With loud enthusiasm.

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

3. What school of thought gave Alpha the tragic language he needed?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Fascism.
(c) Agnosticism.
(d) Capitalism.

4. Peasants, in Milosz's understanding, assert what about their lives?
(a) Change must come.
(b) Communism is their only salvation.
(c) Feudalism is their only salvation.
(d) They are perfectly happy with their lives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 3, how does Milosz succinctly define Ketman?

2. In Chapter 4, once the Nazis took over a country, how did they treat the printing presses?

3. What phrase occurs often throughout Chapter 2?

4. In the 1940s, once they were freed of the past, how did the Eastern countries think?

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

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