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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) Weapons.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Altruism.

2. Who does Rand describe as a soldier of liberty?
(a) Average citizen.
(b) Businessman.
(c) Politician.
(d) Teacher.

3. The goal of this book is to do which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Alarm Americans.
(b) Remind readers of a past warning.
(c) Present new information.
(d) Share a fictional story for pleasure.

4. What is the Witch Doctor's weapon?
(a) Morality.
(b) Perception.
(c) Reality.
(d) Happiness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Rand suggests that a culture should be judged by which of the following?

2. What does Rand describe as being man's only tool of knowledge?

3. What does Rand describe socialism as a revolt against?

4. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?

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

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