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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what type of system is property publicly owned and controlled?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Totalitarianism.
(d) Authoritarianism.

2. The author believes Democrats and Republican are what type of actors?
(a) Selfish actors.
(b) Irrational actors.
(c) Selfless actors.
(d) Rational actors.

3. Among those countries of the world that have had fascist dictatorships, a favorable opinion of _______ is found.
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Monarchism.
(c) Oligarchism.
(d) Socialism.

4. Governor Romney says we do not have a system of capitalism but of what?
(a) Consumerism.
(b) Retaliation.
(c) Regulation.
(d) Protectionism.

5. When is the period of McCarthyism?
(a) 1910s-1920s.
(b) 1940s-50s.
(c) 1930s-40s.
(d) 1920s-30s.

6. Who writes an encyclical that expresses contempt for capitalism?
(a) Pope Peter VI.
(b) Pope Pius VI.
(c) Pope Paul VI.
(d) Pope Platus VI.

7. What did the author present in her book "Atlas Shrugged" that is reflected in current events?
(a) Brain-drain in Germany.
(b) Brain-drain in Spain.
(c) Brain-drain in Great Britain.
(d) Brain-drain in France.

8. William Petersen is a professor of what?
(a) Sociology.
(b) Political science.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Government.

9. From what point of view is the encyclical written?
(a) Religious-altruist.
(b) Spiritual-altruist.
(c) Mystic-altruist.
(d) Personal-altruist.

10. What is the name of the philosopher who introduces the concept of alienation?
(a) Jung.
(b) Trumpet.
(c) Hegel.
(d) Livingston.

11. What does "laissez-nous faire" mean in English?
(a) Don't meddle with us.
(b) Leave us with ourselves.
(c) Leave us alone.
(d) Help us succeed.

12. What is the theory behind the pope's encyclical?
(a) Rich nations have a duty to help poor nations.
(b) Rich nations should help poor nations because it is fair.
(c) Rich nations should be equitable when helping poor nations.
(d) Rich nations need to help poor nations so that all humans are equal.

13. What does the author believe determines the course of history?
(a) Man's ideas.
(b) Man's self-sacrifice.
(c) Man's mistakes.
(d) Man's work.

14. How long is the protest at Berkeley in 1964 over a strip of land?
(a) Three days.
(b) Five days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Four days.

15. Who does the author predict will win when there is a conflict between groups with the same principles?
(a) The man with the most altruism.
(b) The man with the most knowledge.
(c) The man with the most consistent behavior.
(d) The man with the most power.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Atlas Shrugged," what is the second antagonist?

2. When Louis XIV rules, what kind of government does he have?

3. Who are the second scapegoats in a statist society, according to the author?

4. According to the author, the conflict for liberals and conservatives is between the state and whom?

5. Who do lobbyists work for?

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