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For the New Intellectual; the Philosophy of Ayn Rand Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which period did capitalism arise?
(a) 20th century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 18th century.
(d) 17th century.

2. Rand states that the only tools of cognition are not which of the following?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Logical thoughts.
(d) Negative feelings.

3. What kind of relationship does Rand describe the archetypes Attila and Witch Doctor as having?
(a) They are linked romantically.
(b) They are enemies.
(c) They are not affiliated.
(d) They are allies.

4. What adjective does Rand use to describe the USA's founding fathers?
(a) Intellectuals.
(b) Thinkers.
(c) Bodyguards.
(d) Politicians.

5. Rand states that collectivism is dead in which country?
(a) Greece.
(b) USA.
(c) Japan.
(d) France.

6. In a dying society, how many choices does Rand say individuals have?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Too many to count.
(d) Two.

7. Rand suggests that a nation's bodyguards are which type of people?
(a) Those who are physically strongest.
(b) The military.
(c) Intellectuals.
(d) Government officials.

8. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?
(a) Russia.
(b) United States of America.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

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

10. How does Kira feel about using Andrei?
(a) She denies feeling remorse, but actually does.
(b) She feels no remorse.
(c) She is remorseful.
(d) She feels bad at first but then forgets.

11. What does Rand describe socialism as a revolt against?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Freedom.

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

13. Freedom and philosophy first arose in which setting, according to Rand?
(a) Ancient Rome.
(b) Soviet Russia.
(c) Renaissance Europe.
(d) Ancient Greece.

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

15. What is the setting for We The Living?
(a) Soviet Russia.
(b) Post-war France.
(c) United States.
(d) China.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?

2. When was We The Living published?

3. What was Andrei passionate about?

4. What did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?

5. Who does Rand describe as altruism's most perfect advocate?

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