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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gamma, the Slave of History.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the new communist government have a difficult time in Poland after World War II?
(a) They were unprepared for the hardship.
(b) The citizens did not want them there.
(c) Moscow had sent too few leaders.
(d) The modes of transportation were insufficient.

2. The people who practice metaphysical Ketman are often former ____________ .
(a) Catholics.
(b) Communists.
(c) Humanists.
(d) Philosophers.

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

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

5. Witkiewicz thought art and philosophy were living out their last days, and how did he see their end?
(a) He couldn't wait until they were gone.
(b) He found life without them unbearable.
(c) He tried to slow their decay.
(d) He tried to speed their demise.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the Polish fought the Germans for control of Warsaw near the end of the war, how did a few people manage to survive?

2. In Milosz's experience, how does a man change under communist rule?

3. What phrase occurs often throughout Chapter 2?

4. In Chapter 4, who is Alpha, the Moralist?

5. What event did Alpha and Milosz narrowly miss one day as they were returning from the train station?

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