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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Collectivism.

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

3. What did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?
(a) Logic.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Reason.
(d) Morality.

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

5. Kira asks Andrei what it feels like to be treated like which of the following?
(a) A child.
(b) A tool.
(c) A political system.
(d) A monster.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was We The Living published?

3. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?

4. How does Kira feel about using Andrei?

5. Rand states that to oppose views, one need which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What revolution does Rand call for?

2. Describe the conflict in Chapter 2, We the Living.

3. What role does Andrei play in making an argument for Rand's claims?

4. How does Rand describe capitalism?

5. How are all the stories in For the New Intellectual connected?

6. Describe Kira's relationships in Chapter 2.

7. What is the significance of the title We the Living to the contents of Chapter 2?

8. Is Howard loyal? Why or why not?

9. What role does Rand describe industrialists as having?

10. Why is the title Anthem significant?

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