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What was the perceived relationship between Ceauşescu and the Western leaders, according to the regime?
He was considered a maverick of the Eastern Bloc.
What did the regime claim about Ceauşescu's standing in the West?
He was respected by Western leaders for his independence from the Soviet Union.
How did Ceauşescu distinguish himself from the Soviet Union's leadership?
By disagreeing with the Soviet Union's leadership.
What was one reason why the narrator, an informer, found it surprising that Dan Van Dorn was working in their living room?
The narrator expected Dan Van Dorn to have his own office.
Why did the narrator often wonder what foreigners thought of Romania?
Due to the criticisms mentioned in a British travel guide.
Test your knowledge on college admissions essays with a focus on Romania as the topic, and aspirations to attend Princeton University. Explore the themes and details mentioned in the passage.
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