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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 tried to speed their demise.
(c) He found life without them unbearable.
(d) He tried to slow their decay.

2. Witkiewicz's book dealt solely with what aspect of society?
(a) Futuristic societies.
(b) Decay in industrial abilities.
(c) Salvation for mankind.
(d) Decay in society.

3. In the mid-twentieth century, many European nations realized that they could be directly influenced by what force?
(a) New rulers.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Communism.

4. American politics regarded Russia's invasion of Eastern countries with what emotion?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Scorn.
(c) Anger.
(d) Fear.

5. Citizens of communist countries become adept in what skill, according to Milosz?
(a) Imitating.
(b) Persuading.
(c) Acting.
(d) Reasoning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alpha's pursuit of purity in his work was driven largely by what characteristic?

2. Milosz explains that people who enter into the state feel what emotion?

3. When Alpha and Milosz stumbled on a board with the painted words "Lieutenant Zbyszek's road of suffering," what did they meditate on?

4. How prevalent is National Ketman?

5. As far as man's preferences in Western art and literature, what aspect does Milosz refer to?

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