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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the war, how was Alpha was received by Polish communists?
(a) With open arms.
(b) Skeptically.
(c) With hostility.
(d) On the condition he write what they wanted.

2. 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.

3. How do the Multi-Bing pills change a man?
(a) They erase vestiges of harmful personality.
(b) They make him more productive in society.
(c) They create nervousness and tension.
(d) They erase all metaphysical concerns.

4. Milosz compares the American law system to what image?
(a) People in a raft paddling different directions.
(b) A man drowning at sea.
(c) A powerful ship.
(d) A man alone on a log raft.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During World War II, how did the nearness of death affect the Poles' lives?

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

3. Which Ketman asserts that men do not know how to rule themselves or properly distribute goods?

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

5. The Multi-Bing pills are most tempting to what type of person?

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