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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, We the Living.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?
(a) To become free.
(b) To increase freedom for society.
(c) To convince the man to appreciate capitalism.
(d) To get money.

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

3. Rand says that no man has the right to do which of the following?
(a) Provoke force.
(b) Initiate force against others.
(c) Create force.
(d) Consider using force when provoked.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Andrei passionate about?

2. Who does Rand describe as a soldier of liberty?

3. What kind of crime was Leo arrested for?

4. In which period did capitalism arise?

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

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