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

2. Which adjective does Rand use to describe America's culture?
(a) Miserable.
(b) Eager.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Unique.

3. What was Andrei passionate about?
(a) Collectivism.
(b) Socialism.
(c) Communism.
(d) Capitalism.

4. What conflict is apparent in We The Living?
(a) Individual vs. State.
(b) Collectivism vs. Government.
(c) Capitalism vs. Socialism.
(d) Indiivual vs. Capitalism.

5. 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) Share a fictional story for pleasure.
(d) Present new information.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Witch Doctor's weapon?

2. Andrei viewed citizens in what way?

3. Rand says that no man has the right to do which of the following?

4. Rand suggests that a nation's bodyguards are which type of people?

5. New intellectuals, says Rand, should not give into which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Kira's relationships in Chapter 2.

3. What revolution does Rand call for?

4. Compare Hank and Francisco.

5. Why is We the Living set in Soviet Russia?

6. What does Rand believe the new intellectuals should do?

7. Why is the title Anthem significant?

8. Who is Howard Roark?

9. What does Atlas Shrugged defend?

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

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