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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, For the New Intellectual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rand says that new intellectuals must acquire which of the following?
(a) Altruism.
(b) Weapons.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Happiness.

2. The injunction not to judge shows the climax of which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Capitalism.

3. What does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Morality.

4. New intellectuals, says Rand, should not give into which of the following?
(a) Socialism.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Despair.

5. Rand suggests that a culture should be judged by which of the following?
(a) Its most intelligent people.
(b) Its least intelligent people.
(c) Its number of high-profile careers.
(d) Its dominant philosophy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeremy Bentham champion?

2. In a dying society, how many choices does Rand say individuals have?

3. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?

4. Rand states that collectivism is dead in which country?

5. What is the Witch Doctor's weapon?

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