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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to several examples from Eastern history, how is Ketman a way of living?
(a) Appearing obedient while exposing heresy in others.
(b) Flaunting heresy.
(c) Remaining completely obedient.
(d) Appearing obedient while harboring heresy.

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

3. In Chapter 4, who is Alpha, the Moralist?
(a) A well-known prose writer not personally known to Milosz.
(b) A well-known prose writer, a good friend of Milosz.
(c) A well-known poet, a good friend of Milosz.
(d) A little-known prose writer, a good friend of Milosz.

4. According the Chapter 2, what does the Method emphasize about change?
(a) Fluidity of phenomena.
(b) Exercise of critical faculties.
(c) Stasis.
(d) Moderate, deliberate change.

5. The most difficult thing for a man of the New Faith to conquer, according to Milosz, is his feeling of what?
(a) Trepidation.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Elation.
(d) Suspicion.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Milosz's experience, how does the East view everything from the West?

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

3. How does the Eastern communist regard everything from the West?

4. Witkiewicz's book dealt solely with what aspect of society?

5. In a communist country, what is perhaps the best way to ensure one's safety?

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